investor
An investor is an individual or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of receiving a financial return or profit in the future. In a broader sense, it can refer to someone who devotes substantial time or effort to a project or relationship expecting a beneficial outcome.
예시
3 / 5My uncle is a savvy investor who has been buying gold coins for decades.
My uncle is a savvy investor who has been buying gold coins for decades.
The institutional investor requested a comprehensive audit of the firm's ESG compliance before proceeding.
The institutional investor requested a comprehensive audit of the firm's ESG compliance before proceeding.
If you're looking for an investor for your lemonade stand, you should ask your grandma.
If you're looking for an investor for your lemonade stand, you should ask your grandma.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of an investor as a gardener who 'vests' (dresses) the soil with seeds of money to watch a forest of profit grow.
빠른 퀴즈
The company's stock plummeted after a major _____ withdrew their support during the quarterly meeting.
정답!
정답은: investor
예시
My uncle is a savvy investor who has been buying gold coins for decades.
everydayMy uncle is a savvy investor who has been buying gold coins for decades.
The institutional investor requested a comprehensive audit of the firm's ESG compliance before proceeding.
formalThe institutional investor requested a comprehensive audit of the firm's ESG compliance before proceeding.
If you're looking for an investor for your lemonade stand, you should ask your grandma.
informalIf you're looking for an investor for your lemonade stand, you should ask your grandma.
Economists argue that the behavior of the rational investor is often compromised by cognitive biases during market volatility.
academicEconomists argue that the behavior of the rational investor is often compromised by cognitive biases during market volatility.
The startup is currently seeking a lead investor for its Series B funding round.
businessThe startup is currently seeking a lead investor for its Series B funding round.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
investor relations
investor relations
sophisticated investor
sophisticated investor
return for investors
return for investors
자주 혼동되는 단어
An investigator searches for facts or examines crimes, while an investor puts money into ventures for profit.
An investor typically takes a long-term view with calculated risk, whereas a speculator takes high risks for quick, short-term gains.
사용 참고사항
While primarily a financial term, 'investor' can be used metaphorically to describe someone who puts energy or emotion into a situation. In legal contexts, 'sophisticated' or 'accredited' investors refer to those with high net worth and market knowledge.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often misspell the suffix as '-er' (invester), but it must be '-or'. They also occasionally confuse it with 'investigator' due to the phonetic similarity.
암기 팁
Think of an investor as a gardener who 'vests' (dresses) the soil with seeds of money to watch a forest of profit grow.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'investire', meaning to clothe or surround, which later evolved into the sense of 'dressing' capital in a new form to produce returns.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many Western cultures, the rise of retail investing platforms has shifted the 'investor' identity from elite financiers to common individuals managing their own retirement funds.
빠른 퀴즈
The company's stock plummeted after a major _____ withdrew their support during the quarterly meeting.
정답!
정답은: investor
관련 어휘
관련 단어
toxin
B2A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals. It is capable of causing disease or health issues when it enters body tissues through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.
pesticide
B2A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.
fertilizer
B2A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.
irrigation
B2To supply land or crops with water through man-made systems such as pipes, ditches, or sprinklers. It is an essential agricultural process used to assist in the growth of plants, especially in areas with low rainfall.
flood
B2Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.
erosion
B2Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.
desertification
B2The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.
afforestation
B2Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.
endangered
B2To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.
extinction
B2Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.
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