Definition
to begin to realize the negative consequences or impact of a previous action or decision.
吃苦頭
He didn't save for retirement and is now starting to count the cost of that decision.
他沒有為退休儲蓄，現在開始意識到這個決定帶來的負面影響。
She took that job in a hurry and is only now counting the cost to her mental health.
她匆忙接受了那份工作，現在才開始意識到對她心理健康的負面影響。
They bought a cheap house to save money, but they are now counting the cost of the expensive repairs.
他們買了便宜的房子來省錢，但現在開始意識到昂貴的維修費用帶來的影響。