[] ( ˌcapital exˈpense [, ]) ( capex) () money that is spent on valuable items such as buildings, machines or vehicles, which are used for longer than the accounting period in which they are bought 资本支出；投资支出◆The group needs $500 million to finance its capital expenditure programme. 集团需要为其资本支出计划筹措 5 亿元资金。SYNcapital outlay ➡revenue expenditure