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 was just able to lie down on the ground, but could not stand up.
他只能躺在地上,但不能站起来。
I think it is important to understand the relations between parents and their children. They spend time, energy and money in bringing up children and providing them with what they need. Then, as with young birds, the time comes for the young to leave. As