
好词典

源自中古英语 'out' + 'lay',字面意为'向外放置',后引申为'支出'或'花费'。
❶ 指为特定目的而花费的金额,通常用于商业或投资项目,强调实际支出的资金总量。
“The initial outlay for the new factory was over $2 million.”
(新工厂的初始支出超过200万美元。)
“We need to calculate the total outlay before starting the project.”
(我们需要在项目开始前计算总支出。)
❶ 支付或花费资金,通常用于正式或商业语境,表示资金的流出。
“The company outlaid a significant amount on research and development.”
(公司在研发上支出了大量资金。)
“They outlaid thousands of dollars to renovate the old building.”
(他们花费了数千美元翻修旧建筑。)
capital outlay — 指用于购买长期资产或重大项目的资金支出,常见于企业或政府预算中。
“The city's capital outlay for the new subway system was approved by the council.”
(市议会批准了城市新地铁系统的资本支出。)