outlay
n
~ (on sth)
(a) [U] spending, esp to help future developments in a business, etc 花费, 开支(尤指有助於公司等进一步发展的)
There was very little outlay on new machinery. 添置新机器的开支微乎其微.
(b) [sing] sum spent in this way (作上述用途的)费用, 款项
a considerable outlay on basic research 发展基础研究的一大笔费用.
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.
他考试过关了,更惬意的是,他大学毕业时,所赚的钱足够他开始经营自己的行业--为游客提供导游服务。
Her husband had built up a large business during his lifetime, and when he died ten years ago in 1989 he left all his money to his wife.