stock
Meaning: Inventory of goods; shares in a company; liquid used as a base for soups
'Stock' has multiple meanings: inventory of goods available for sale, shares in a company, or liquid used as a base for soups. As a verb, it means to keep goods available for sale. As an adjective, it describes something standard or commonly used.
Examples
- The shop has a large stock of winter clothing. 这家店有大量冬装库存。La tienda tiene un gran stock de ropa de invierno.その店には冬物衣料の在庫がたくさんあります。그 가게에는 겨울 의류 재고가 많이 있습니다.
- She invested in technology stocks last year. 她去年投资了科技股。Ella invirtió en acciones tecnológicas el año pasado.彼女は昨年テクノロジー株に投資しました。그녀는 작년에 기술주에 투자했습니다.
- Chicken stock adds flavour to the soup. 鸡汤为这道汤增添了风味。El caldo de pollo añade sabor a la sopa.チキンストックはスープに風味を加えます。닭 육수가 수프에 풍미를 더해줍니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'stocc' meaning 'tree trunk' or 'log'. The financial sense developed because tally sticks (wooden sticks) were once used to record debts and investments, linking the word to commerce.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
From Old English 'stocc,' meaning a tree trunk or log. The financial sense developed because tally sticks (wooden sticks) were once used to record debts and investments, linking the word forever to commerce.
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