"It's estimated that the average commuter in our region, congestion costs that person in excess of $1000 per year in lost time."

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

But you know, the average apartment there is much nicer, much bigger, costs obviously a lot more as well.

但是，这里房子的平均水平要更好，也更大，但当然价格也更贵。

上东区的房子 - SpeakingMax英语口语达人

"If senators refuse to debate about a profound crisis affecting every single citizen, the nation must ask 'What do you fear?' ,'And whose voice do you speak and whose interest do you vote?" Republican Mitch McConnell of Kentucky disagreed, saying the bill will make soaring health care costs go even higher, and place a greater burden on average Americans.

VOA: standard.2009.11.23