Definition: to spend money, especially if it seems like a large amount Level: C2
这位投资者花费了50,000美元创办新企业。
The investor ___laid ___out $50,000 to start a new business.
一些收藏家花费巨资购买稀有艺术品。
Some collectors ___lay ___out enormous amounts for rare artworks.
政府可能在基础设施项目上花费数十亿。
Governments may ___lay ___out billions on infrastructure projects.
