n.

1. 消費；支出；用光[U][（+on）]
   Training a dog requires the expenditure of time and effort.

   訓練一條狗需花時間和精力。

2. 支出額；經費[U][C]
   My expenditures this week amount to $100.

   這星期我花了一百元錢。

n.

1. the action of spending funds.
   ▸the amount of money spent.
2. the use of energy or other resources.