expenditure
/ɪkˈspendɪtʃə/ · /ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5730 in the learning path
支出；花费
Definitions
n. money spent on something
支出；花费
n. the use of time, energy, or effort
精力或时间的消耗
Example
We track our monthly expenditure in a small notebook.
我们用一个小本子记录每月开支。
Higher public expenditure on preventive healthcare could reduce the long-term cost of treating chronic diseases.
增加预防性医疗的公共支出，可以降低治疗慢性病的长期成本。
Collocations
- public expenditure
- capital expenditure
- energy expenditure
Word family
- expend (v.)
Synonyms
- spending
- outlay
Usage tip
通常不可数；expenditure on后接花费对象。
FAQ
- What does expenditure mean?
- money spent on something the use of time, energy, or effort
- How is expenditure pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspendɪtʃə/, US /ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
