This bout of spending was, however, considerably briefer than hoped.

然而，这一轮支出比预期要短得多。

This bout of soul-searching is welcome.

欢迎进行这种自我反省。

I suppose Lady Middleton won't ask us any more this bout.

我想米德尔顿夫人不会再要求我们参加这场比赛了。