C2 noun 中性

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
investment
Verb
invest
形容词
investable
相关
investor
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记忆技巧

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.

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: investment

例句

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.

词族

名词
investment
Verb
invest
形容词
investable
相关
investor

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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

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记忆技巧

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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词源

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

语法模式

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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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: investment

相关词

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Used 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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