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opportunity cost

/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti kɒst/

翻译: 在资源有限的情况下,为做出一种选择而放弃的其他最佳替代方案所能带来的潜在收益;即被放弃的最佳选项的价值。

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/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti kɒst/C1formalbusiness
  • zh在资源有限的情况下,为做出一种选择而放弃的其他最佳替代方案所能带来的潜在收益;即被放弃的最佳选项的价值。

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen; the value of the next best option that is forgone.

  1. Economic conceptB2formal

    The value of the next best alternative that is forgone when making a choice.

    zh经济学概念

    • Choosing to invest in stocks has an opportunity cost of not investing in real estate.
    • The opportunity cost of attending university is the income you could have earned working.
    • When deciding how to spend your time, consider the opportunity cost of each activity.