outlayout•lay /'aʊtleɪ/

n C,U 费用，支出

• To start such a business, you'll have to spend a certain amount of outlay on computers and other equipment. 要开展这样一项业务你必须花一笔钱购置电脑和相关设备。

• I cannot afford such an outlay. 我负担不起这笔费用。