cost-effective

IPA/ˌkɒst ɪˈfektɪv/
IPA/ˌkɔːst ɪˈfektɪv/

cost-effective — 形容詞

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

1.形容詞B2
釋義

划算的

花費合理且成果值得

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.

Noa 為每天通勤選了划算的公車月票。

collocation: cost-effective bus pass

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

這家診所找到一種划算的方式，用簡訊提醒病人看診時間。

pattern: cost-effective way to + verb

常見搭配
  • cost-effective solution
  • cost-effective option
  • cost-effective method
  • cost-effective way
  • cost-effective plan
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.

同根字

  • cost
    名詞A2
  • effective
    形容詞B2
  • cost-effectively
    副詞C1
  • cost-effectiveness
    名詞C1

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • cost-effective approach
  • cost-effective system
  • cost-effective treatment

副詞搭配

  • highly cost-effective
  • more cost-effective
  • relatively cost-effective

常用片語

  • a cost-effective way to
  • a cost-effective solution for

介系詞搭配

  • cost-effective for
  • cost-effective in the long run