cost-effective

/ˌkɒst ɪˈfektɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkɔːst ɪˈfektɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkȯst-ə-ˈfek-tiv How to pronounce cost-effective (audio) -ˌfek-/ (ame, mw)

cost-effective — adjective

1. Giving benefits or useful results that are worth the money spent on it.

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Giving benefits or useful results that are worth the money spent on it.

例句

Noa chose a cost-effective bus pass for her daily commute.

collocation: cost-effective bus pass

The clinic found a cost-effective way to text appointment reminders.

pattern: cost-effective way to + verb

同義詞
  • economical

    Often stresses using little money or fuel, especially in ongoing use.

  • affordable

    Describes something easy enough to pay for, but not necessarily the best value overall.

  • efficient

    Focuses on avoiding waste of time, energy, or materials, not only money.

反義詞
  • wasteful

    Suggests money or resources are used badly or lost.

  • overpriced

    Describes something that costs more than it is worth.

文法句型

cost-effective + noun

be + cost-effective

cost-effective way to + verb

用法筆記

Often used when comparing different choices in business, transport, health care, or energy. It suggests that the saving is worthwhile because the result still meets the need.

常見錯誤

❌This printer is cost-effective because it is the cheapest one.
✅This printer is cost-effective because it prints well and the ink lasts a long time.
💡'Cost-effective' is about value for the money, not simply the lowest price.
❌The plan is cost-effective, so it costs nothing.
✅The plan is cost-effective, so the results justify the money spent.
💡Something can be cost-effective without being free.