take its toll

基本解释

Maybe they were still tired from a grueling season that appeared to take its toll during the just-completed trip in which they went 5-2.
也许湖人还在疲于这累死人的赛季和他们刚刚5-2完成的客场之旅。
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No one ever said finals week is easy. Late-night cramming accompanied by cup after cup of coffee can take its toll on your body, not to mention all of the test stress.
考试周对谁都不是件容易的事：一杯又一杯地喝咖啡只为熬夜临时抱佛脚，身体上早已筋疲力尽，更别提考试的精神压力了。
Many of us only begin to see the visual evidence of our drinking habits as we get older and start to carry excess baggage, but excessive drinking can also take its toll beneath the skin.
我们许多人只是在步入老年，开始发体之后才看见饮酒习惯对身体产生的表面的变化。可是过量饮酒还能产生表皮下的伤害。

It may take a while for the uncompetitive pricing to take its toll in customer departures.
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