The first cost and the expense of repairs were exceedingly serious items.

第一成本和牺牲修理极其严重的项目。

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This causes both inconvenience and extra expense in repairs.

这会造成维修的不便和额外花销。

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Other assets have increasing repairs and maintenance in such a way that the total expense per year relating to an asset in creases over its life if straight line depreciation is used.

有些资产的修理维护费用是逐年增加的，如使用直线折旧的话，在此资产的使用年限中每年的相关的总的费用也会增加。

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Cash-strapped consumers are rolling up their sleeves to accomplish home repairs and other tasks without the expense of hiring a professional.

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