outlays

英 [ˈaʊtleɪz]

美 [ˈaʊtˌleɪz]

n.  (启动新项目的)开支，费用
outlay的第三人称单数和复数

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR （必要的）费用，开支
  Outlayis the amount of money that you have to spend in order to buy something or start a project.
  1. Apart from the capital outlay of buying the machine, dishwashers can actually save you money...
     除了购置所用开支，洗碗机实际上能为你省钱。
  2. A beginner could really enjoy the hobby for an outlay of between £100 or £120 a month.
     初学者只需每月花上100到120英镑便能真正享受到这种爱好带来的乐趣。

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