B2 noun 중립

Asset

/ˈæset/

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. In finance, it specifically refers to a resource with economic value that an individual or corporation owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit.

예시

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1

Our house is our most valuable asset.

Our house is our most valuable asset.

2

The company’s total assets include property, equipment, and cash reserves.

The company’s total assets include property, equipment, and cash reserves.

3

He's such a great guy; he's a real asset to our soccer team.

He's such a great guy; he's a real asset to our soccer team.

어휘 가족

명사
asset
💡

암기 팁

An Asset is something that 'Adds' value to your life or business.

빠른 퀴즈

The bank required the small business to provide ______ as security for the loan.

정답!

정답은: assets

예시

1

Our house is our most valuable asset.

everyday

Our house is our most valuable asset.

2

The company’s total assets include property, equipment, and cash reserves.

formal

The company’s total assets include property, equipment, and cash reserves.

3

He's such a great guy; he's a real asset to our soccer team.

informal

He's such a great guy; he's a real asset to our soccer team.

4

Intangible assets like brand recognition are often harder to quantify than physical assets.

academic

Intangible assets like brand recognition are often harder to quantify than physical assets.

5

We are looking to liquidate some of our non-core assets to raise capital.

business

We are looking to liquidate some of our non-core assets to raise capital.

어휘 가족

명사
asset

자주 쓰는 조합

liquid asset liquid asset
valuable asset valuable asset
asset management asset management
fixed asset fixed asset
freeze assets freeze assets

자주 쓰는 구문

asset allocation

distributing investments among different categories

intangible asset

an asset that is not physical in nature (like a patent)

be an asset to

to be useful to someone/something

자주 혼동되는 단어

Asset vs Access

Access is the ability to enter or use something; an asset is something you own that has value.

📝

사용 참고사항

In a professional context, it can describe both physical items (like buildings) and human qualities (like skills).

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Do not use 'assets' as a verb. It is strictly a noun.

💡

암기 팁

An Asset is something that 'Adds' value to your life or business.

📖

어원

From the Anglo-Norman 'asetz', meaning 'enough', from the Latin 'ad satis'.

문법 패턴

asset to [someone/something] to have/own assets
🌍

문화적 맥락

Asset management is a massive industry in financial hubs like London and New York.

빠른 퀴즈

The bank required the small business to provide ______ as security for the loan.

정답!

정답은: assets

business 관련 단어

innovation

B2

Innovation refers to the process of creating or implementing a new idea, method, or product that significantly improves an existing situation. It is commonly used in business and technology to describe breakthroughs that lead to growth or efficiency.

Revenue

B2

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations. It is often referred to as the 'top line' as it sits at the top of the income statement before any expenses are deducted.

Stakeholder

B2

A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in an organization. Stakeholders can affect or be affected by the organization's actions, objectives, and policies.

Liability

B2

The state of being legally responsible for something. In a financial context, it refers to a company's financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.

Merger

B2

A legal consolidation of two entities into one, often to create a larger, more competitive company. Unlike an acquisition, it is usually presented as a friendly agreement between equals.

Acquisition

B2

The act of one company purchasing most or all of another company's shares to gain control of it. It can also refer to the act of gaining a new skill, habit, or item.

Dividend

B2

A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves. It is a way for a company to share its financial success with those who invest in it.

Expenditure

B2

The action of spending funds, or the total amount of money spent by a person, company, or government. It is a more formal term than 'spending'.

Investment

B2

The act of putting money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or get an advantage. In finance, it specifically refers to purchasing assets like stocks, real estate, or bonds.

Profitability

B2

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain. It is a measurement of efficiency and the ultimate success of a company's operations.

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