venture
Meaning: A risky business project or undertaking; or to dare to do something potentially dangerous
A venture is a business enterprise or project that involves risk, often used in 'joint venture' or 'venture capital.' As a verb, it means to dare to go somewhere or do something potentially risky or uncertain. The phrase 'nothing ventured, nothing gained' expresses the idea that you must take risks to achieve rewards.
Examples
- The company is launching a new business venture in Asia. 该公司正在亚洲启动一项新业务。La empresa está lanzando una nueva empresa comercial en Asia.その会社はアジアで新しい事業を立ち上げています。그 회사는 아시아에서 새로운 사업을 시작하고 있습니다.
- She ventured out into the storm to rescue her cat. 她冒着暴风雨出去救她的猫。Se aventuró a salir en la tormenta para rescatar a su gato.彼女は猫を救出するために嵐の中へ出ていきました。그녀는 고양이를 구하기 위해 과감히 폭풍 속으로 나갔습니다.
- I'd venture to say that this is our best product yet. 我敢说这是我们迄今为止最好的产品。Me atrevería a decir que este es nuestro mejor producto hasta ahora.思い切って言いますが、これは私たちの今までで最高の製品です。감히 말하자면, 이것이 우리의 지금까지 최고의 제품입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
Shortened from 'adventure', from Old French 'aventure' meaning 'chance, fortune, luck', from Latin 'adventura' (a thing about to happen), from 'advenire' (to come to). 'Venture' lost its initial syllable in the 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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