take a toll

基本解释

The drama will take a toll even on the serene Mr Singh.
这一戏剧性事件即使对沉着的辛格也会造成损失。
However, it's still unclear if tobacco fumes actually take a toll on children's brains, or if something else is at play.
然而，香烟烟雾是否确实对儿童的大脑产生负面影响，或者是否是其他东西所起的作用，尚不明确。
You may well have been busy – even if it's not directly on work – during your vacation, and the switch back into your regular routine can take a toll.
你可能确实比较忙-即使不是直接的工作上的事情-在你的假期中，但是突然地转换到你的日常生活中可能会花费很大的代价。

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