This study represents a major expenditure of time and effort.

这项研究意味着要耗费大量的时间和精力。

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This project will be a major expenditure of time and effort.

这项工程要耗费大量的时间和人力。

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The research was important, but the expenditure of time and money was also considerable.

科研是很重要，不过时间和金钱的消耗也是很可观的。

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But Labour insists it has been pushing for a real terms cut in the EU budget since July, with shadow chancellor Ed Balls saying there had been cross-party support for the idea of reducing EU expenditure at a time of austerity at home.

BBC: George Osborne says 'real test' on EU budget to come

Since running is a more intense type of physical activity, runners generally burn more calories and develop a higher intensity of energy expenditure over a shorter period of time.

FORBES: Brisk Walking or Running: Both Reduce Risk for Heart Disease

The last thing we need is additional expenditure at a time of economic hardship.

BBC: Ceredigion: Late night pubs levy could pay for policing