C2 noun محايد

investment

/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

Investment refers to the allocation of resources, such as money, time, or effort, into something with the expectation of achieving a profit or future benefit. In economic terms, it specifically denotes the purchase of goods that are not consumed today but are used in the future to create wealth.

أمثلة

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1

Buying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.

Buying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.

2

The state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.

The state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.

3

I've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.

I've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
investment
Verb
invest
صفة
investable
مرتبط
investor
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'vest' in investment. Etymologically, it comes from the Latin 'investire' (to clothe). You are 'clothing' your money in a new form (like a stock or property) to help it grow.

اختبار سريع

The company decided to increase its __________ in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: investment

أمثلة

1

Buying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.

everyday

Buying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.

2

The state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.

formal

The state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.

3

I've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.

informal

I've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.

4

This paper examines the causal relationship between foreign direct investment and domestic productivity.

academic

This paper examines the causal relationship between foreign direct investment and domestic productivity.

5

The venture capital firm is looking for a high-yield investment to add to its current portfolio.

business

The venture capital firm is looking for a high-yield investment to add to its current portfolio.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
investment
Verb
invest
صفة
investable
مرتبط
investor

تلازمات شائعة

make an investment to put money or effort into something
return on investment the profit or benefit derived from an investment
foreign direct investment investment made by a company in one country into business interests in another
capital investment money invested in a business to purchase fixed assets
long-term investment an investment held for a period of years

العبارات الشائعة

return on investment

the ratio of profit or loss made on an investment relative to its cost

emotional investment

the act of dedicating significant feelings and energy to someone or something

blue-chip investment

a very reliable and low-risk investment in a well-established company

يُخلط عادةً مع

investment vs expense

An expense is a cost that is 'consumed' or gone once paid, whereas an investment is a cost paid with the expectation of a future return.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

While primarily a financial term, 'investment' is frequently used in C2 English to describe non-monetary commitments, such as time, education, or relationships.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'invest' with 'to' for objects; remember that you 'invest in' something, not 'invest to' something.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'vest' in investment. Etymologically, it comes from the Latin 'investire' (to clothe). You are 'clothing' your money in a new form (like a stock or property) to help it grow.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'investire', meaning 'to clothe, dress, or adorn,' later evolving into the sense of 'clothing' capital in a new form.

أنماط نحوية

Countable or uncountable depending on context Usually followed by the preposition 'in' Often modified by adjectives like 'sound', 'risky', or 'modest'
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السياق الثقافي

In many modern Western cultures, 'self-investment' (spending on one's own education and health) is viewed as a moral and economic necessity.

اختبار سريع

The company decided to increase its __________ in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: investment

كلمات ذات صلة

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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