investment
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.
例文
3 / 5Buying 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.
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.
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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
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.
クイックテスト
The company decided to increase its __________ in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.
正解！
正解は： investment
例文
Buying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.
everydayBuying a high-quality mattress is a wise investment in your long-term health and sleep quality.
The state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.
formalThe state's strategic investment in telecommunications infrastructure has facilitated rapid economic growth.
I've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.
informalI've put a lot of emotional investment into this project, so I really want it to succeed.
This paper examines the causal relationship between foreign direct investment and domestic productivity.
academicThis paper examines the causal relationship between foreign direct investment and domestic productivity.
The venture capital firm is looking for a high-yield investment to add to its current portfolio.
businessThe venture capital firm is looking for a high-yield investment to add to its current portfolio.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
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.
使い方のコツ
While primarily a financial term, 'investment' is frequently used in C2 English to describe non-monetary commitments, such as time, education, or relationships.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'invest' with 'to' for objects; remember that you 'invest in' something, not 'invest to' something.
覚え方のコツ
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.
語源
From the Latin 'investire', meaning 'to clothe, dress, or adorn,' later evolving into the sense of 'clothing' capital in a new form.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many modern Western cultures, 'self-investment' (spending on one's own education and health) is viewed as a moral and economic necessity.
クイックテスト
The company decided to increase its __________ in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.
正解！
正解は： investment
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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