take its toll
US /teɪk ɪts toʊl/
UK /teɪk ɪts təʊl/
成语
造成影响, 带来损失, 产生负面作用
to have a serious, bad effect on someone or something; to cause damage or suffering
示例:
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The stress of the job began to take its toll on his health.
工作的压力开始对他的健康造成影响。
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Years of heavy drinking eventually took their toll on his liver.
多年的酗酒最终损害了他的肝脏。