invest
含义: To put money into something with the expectation of profit; to devote time or effort
Invest means to put money into something with the expectation of profit, or to devote time and effort to something. You invest in stocks, property, or a business. 'Investment' is the noun form. Figuratively, you can 'invest in' relationships or self-improvement.
例句
- She decided to invest her savings in property. 她决定把积蓄投资于房产。Ella decidió invertir sus ahorros en propiedades.彼女は貯金を不動産に投資することにしました。그녀는 저축한 돈을 부동산에 투자하기로 했습니다.
- The company plans to invest heavily in research and development. 公司计划大力投资研发。La empresa planea invertir mucho en investigación y desarrollo.その会社は研究開発に大規模な投資を計画しています。그 회사는 연구 개발에 대규모 투자를 계획하고 있습니다.
- It's worth investing time in learning a new language. 花时间学习一门新语言是值得的。Vale la pena invertir tiempo en aprender un nuevo idioma.新しい言語を学ぶために時間を投資する価値があります。새로운 언어를 배우는 데 시간을 투자할 가치가 있습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin 'investire' meaning 'to clothe' or 'to surround', from 'in-' (in, into) and 'vestire' (to dress). The financial sense (clothing money in a venture) dates from the early 17th century. Related to 'vest'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The word comes from Latin 'investire' meaning to clothe or surround. The financial meaning developed from the idea of 'clothing' your money in a venture, dressing it up in the hope it would return looking better (more valuable).
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