outlay [ˈaʊtˌle]

例句:

• The outlay on equipment needn't be huge either.
  来自THETIMES
• The business quickly repaid the initial outlay on advertising.
  这家公司很快偿付了初期的广告费。
  
• 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。
  
• You can expect a higher outlay for rent in a city than in the country.
  城市的房租比农村要高.
  
• Every segment of national outlay must be judged.
  来自Times
• Today's downturn threatens even that outlay.
  来自WSJ