Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes.

虽然这些衣服比较耐用，但它们的前期成本往往比便服的成本要高。

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A fat client application's enhanced performance comes at the expense of a significant initial download and installation.

一个胖客户机应用程序的性能增强是以庞大的初始下载和复杂的安装为代价的。

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Cost estimates should encompass initial and ongoing costs within all affected areas, including both capital and expense items.

成本评估应当在所有受影响的领域中围绕着初始成本和运行成本来进行，包括资本项目和开支项目。

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The researchers hope that despite the initial expense and training involved in using the sensors, more farmers will do so.

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For other type of businesses, firms could gain a strong competitive advantage by not investing the initial amount and investing it elsewhere, in more critical expense areas .

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