n.经费，(启动新项目的)开支，费用
vt.花费

原形：outlay第三人称单数：outlays复数：outlays过去式：outlaid过去分词：outlaid现在分词：outlaying

The initial outlay for the project was substantial, but it will pay off in the long run.
这个项目的初期投入相当大，但从长远来看会有所回报。
The company needs to cut back on unnecessary outlays to improve profitability.
公司需要削减不必要的开支以提高盈利能力。
The cost of purchasing new equipment represents a significant outlay for the business.
购买新设备的成本对业务来说是一笔重大的开支。
Our monthly outlay for rent and utilities is quite high.
我们每月的租金和公用事业支出相当高。
The outlay for the renovation of the historic building was funded by a generous donor.
翻修这座历史建筑的费用由一位慷慨的捐赠者提供。
The initial outlay for starting a small business can be daunting for many entrepreneurs.
对许多创业者来说，开始一个小企业所需的初始投资可能令人望而生畏。
The company's marketing outlay has increased significantly to promote their new product launch.
为了推广新产品发布，公司的营销支出显著增加。
She had to make a considerable outlay on textbooks for her college courses.
她不得不为大学课程花费大量资金购买教科书。
The outlay on research and development is crucial for the company's future growth.
在研发上的投入对于公司未来的发展至关重要。
The government plans to increase its outlay on social welfare programs to support low-income families.
政府计划增加对社会福利计划的投入，以支持低收入家庭。