intangible
含义: Unable to be touched or grasped physically; difficult to define, measure, or quantify precisely.
Intangible describes things that exist but cannot be physically touched or easily measured: emotions, atmosphere, reputation, goodwill. In business and accounting, 'intangible assets' include intellectual property, brand value, and goodwill — assets that are real but not physical. The word is the opposite of 'tangible' and is essential in discussions of value, culture, and quality. Common collocations include 'intangible assets,' 'intangible benefits,' 'intangible qualities,' and 'something intangible.'
例句
- There was something intangible about her leadership style that inspired loyalty among her colleagues. 她的领导风格中有某种无形的特质,激发了同事们的忠诚。Había algo intangible en su estilo de liderazgo que inspiraba lealtad entre sus colegas.彼女のリーダーシップのスタイルには、同僚の忠誠心を引き出す形のない何かがありました。그녀의 리더십 스타일에는 동료들의 충성심을 이끌어내는 형체 없는 무언가가 있었습니다.
- The company's intangible assets, including its brand reputation, were valued at over two billion pounds. 该公司的无形资产,包括品牌声誉,价值超过二十亿英镑。Los activos intangibles de la empresa, incluida su reputación de marca, estaban valorados en más de dos mil millones de libras.その企業の無形資産は、ブランドの評判を含めて20億ポンド以上と評価されていました。그 기업의 무형 자산은 브랜드 평판을 포함하여 20억 파운드 이상으로 평가되었습니다.
- The benefits of a university education are partly intangible — confidence, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. 大学教育的益处部分是无形的——自信、批判性思维和求知欲。Los beneficios de una educación universitaria son en parte intangibles: confianza, pensamiento crítico y curiosidad intelectual.大学教育の恩恵は部分的に無形のものです――自信、批判的思考力、そして知的好奇心です。대학 교육의 혜택은 부분적으로 무형의 것입니다 — 자신감, 비판적 사고력, 그리고 지적 호기심입니다.
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语境: academic, professional, media
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From in- (not) and tangible, from Late Latin tangibilis (that may be touched), from Latin tangere (to touch). It entered English in the early 17th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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