Definition of investment in English:

investment

nounɪnˈvɛs(t)m(ə)ntɪnˈvɛs(t)mənt

1mass noun The action or process of investing money for profit.
a debate over private investment in road-building
the need to attract foreign investment
count noun a total investment of £50,000
Example sentencesExamples
- It had to make its investments work, but under this legislation there is absolutely no competition.
- And so the initial corpus of money was expanded many times over, as a result of shrewd investments.
- This second phase will bring the total investment in excess of one billion dollars.
- With-profits funds invest in a combination of equities, fixed interest investments, gilts and property.
- Musharraf has to create an atmosphere that would encourage foreign investment in Pakistan.
- If you don't have the time to devote to managing your investments it might be a good idea to get some professional help.
- As a result, the return on any savings or investments needs to at least match the rate of inflation or else you are effectively losing money over time.
- Like all share investments, index funds are too volatile for short-term investing.
- The government is in favour of allowing foreign direct investment in the pension sector.
- We need to attract both private and foreign investment in education and train our manpower.
- In fact most foreign investment in Britain is about buying up existing firms, not new development.
- Energy companies get hundreds of millions of dollars for investments already made.
- Many people seem to expect their investments to spring into instant action.
- So far, they seem to be playing it safe, with less money than expected flowing into new investments.
- Turkey has never led the list of the countries in terms of total amount of foreign investment in Bulgaria.
- The companies practice this as well, resulting in the investments becoming active and the criminals becoming rich.
- The reason is that all these figures give us an idea of what to expect from our own investments and borrowings over various time scales.
- Expectations on returns in investments have been considerably lowered.
- The report suggests there might be what it calls a new geography of foreign investment in the making.
- But if firms do not undertake new investments, then this demand will be insufficient.
Synonyms
investing, speculation
expenditure, outlay, funding, backing, financing, underwriting
buying shares
stake, share, portion, interest, money/capital invested
informal ante
1. 1.1count noun A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future.
  freezers really are a good investment for the elderly
  Example sentencesExamples
  Apart from investments, one source expected to grow is non-oil and gas exports.
  Even if you don't need the extra performance now, you can think of it as an investment in future gaming fun.
  You can get packs of various sizes to suit all your cable management needs so they tend to be a good investment for a future quick fix.
  That is an investment in the future and an investment that is paying off already.
  Wise buyers of contemporary Irish couture should regard their purchases as future investments.
  At the same time, furthering your career is one of the biggest investments you can make in your children's future.
  Chinese oil companies are investigating major investments in Russian energy companies.
  The band will soon be releasing a live album, which will be well worth the investment.
  There is a steep learning curve but it becomes an investment in the future and is an inevitability.
  We have made big investments for the future in the Superannuation Fund and now in the savings initiatives.
  The expected returns of all sterling-based investments, shares included, must now be lower to account for this.
  Over the long term, shares have beaten other mainstream investments, and we expect them to continue to do so in the future.
  Both of these pieces of equipment were good investments for future use in ceramics classes.
  The factors that make wine a worthwhile investment are numerous and complex.
  Future investments will be concentrated into the automotive business in order to improve its competitiveness.
  Maintaining and improving the outside of your home is well worth the investment and will make it more marketable.
  Louis viewed bribes as an investment which could bring future benefits to France.
  It is worth the investment and risk of spending money upfront - not just to cover your back but to make better choices.
  Chelsea with all their cash would see him as an investment for the future as much as anything else.
  Generally, we've left decisions about energy investments to private investors.
  Synonyms
  venture, speculation, risk, gamble
  asset, buy, acquisition, holding, possession
  bargain
  British informal flutter, punt
2. 1.2count noun An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result.
  the time spent in attending the seminar is an investment in our professional futures
  Example sentencesExamples
  This survey is the result of a significant investment of time by numerous volunteers.
  Such commemoration is a worthwhile investment in terms of the extra tourist income that would be brought to London.
  It requires a greater investment of time, attention, and emotional energy.
  May every gift we bring be an investment in the future that you have for all people.
  But give first before you receive, considering it an investment in later results.
  This was just enough to buy a small flat in Nuneaton, through a friend, as an investment for the future.
  Then, there was an enormous investment of time and effort in the decision over the euro.
  They are making investments for their own future.
  In the long run, graduates who go into high-earning jobs will still turn that into a worthwhile investment.
  The readiness we have today is a result of our past investments in realistic training.
  Synonyms
  sacrifice, surrender, foregoing, loss, relinquishment, forfeiture
2archaic mass noun The surrounding of a place by a hostile force in order to besiege or blockade it.

Definition of investment in US English:

investment

nounɪnˈvɛs(t)məntinˈves(t)mənt

1The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
a debate over private investment in road-building
a total investment of $50,000
Example sentencesExamples
- The companies practice this as well, resulting in the investments becoming active and the criminals becoming rich.
- It had to make its investments work, but under this legislation there is absolutely no competition.
- Turkey has never led the list of the countries in terms of total amount of foreign investment in Bulgaria.
- So far, they seem to be playing it safe, with less money than expected flowing into new investments.
- The report suggests there might be what it calls a new geography of foreign investment in the making.
- Many people seem to expect their investments to spring into instant action.
- And so the initial corpus of money was expanded many times over, as a result of shrewd investments.
- Energy companies get hundreds of millions of dollars for investments already made.
- The government is in favour of allowing foreign direct investment in the pension sector.
- We need to attract both private and foreign investment in education and train our manpower.
- If you don't have the time to devote to managing your investments it might be a good idea to get some professional help.
- As a result, the return on any savings or investments needs to at least match the rate of inflation or else you are effectively losing money over time.
- This second phase will bring the total investment in excess of one billion dollars.
- The reason is that all these figures give us an idea of what to expect from our own investments and borrowings over various time scales.
- But if firms do not undertake new investments, then this demand will be insufficient.
- Like all share investments, index funds are too volatile for short-term investing.
- Musharraf has to create an atmosphere that would encourage foreign investment in Pakistan.
- Expectations on returns in investments have been considerably lowered.
- In fact most foreign investment in Britain is about buying up existing firms, not new development.
- With-profits funds invest in a combination of equities, fixed interest investments, gilts and property.
Synonyms
investing, speculation
stake, share, portion, interest, capital invested, money invested
1. 1.1 A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future.
  a used car is rarely a good investment
  Example sentencesExamples
  Chinese oil companies are investigating major investments in Russian energy companies.
  Future investments will be concentrated into the automotive business in order to improve its competitiveness.
  Both of these pieces of equipment were good investments for future use in ceramics classes.
  Chelsea with all their cash would see him as an investment for the future as much as anything else.
  Generally, we've left decisions about energy investments to private investors.
  That is an investment in the future and an investment that is paying off already.
  There is a steep learning curve but it becomes an investment in the future and is an inevitability.
  It is worth the investment and risk of spending money upfront - not just to cover your back but to make better choices.
  Apart from investments, one source expected to grow is non-oil and gas exports.
  At the same time, furthering your career is one of the biggest investments you can make in your children's future.
  Maintaining and improving the outside of your home is well worth the investment and will make it more marketable.
  Even if you don't need the extra performance now, you can think of it as an investment in future gaming fun.
  The factors that make wine a worthwhile investment are numerous and complex.
  Wise buyers of contemporary Irish couture should regard their purchases as future investments.
  We have made big investments for the future in the Superannuation Fund and now in the savings initiatives.
  Over the long term, shares have beaten other mainstream investments, and we expect them to continue to do so in the future.
  Louis viewed bribes as an investment which could bring future benefits to France.
  The expected returns of all sterling-based investments, shares included, must now be lower to account for this.
  The band will soon be releasing a live album, which will be well worth the investment.
  You can get packs of various sizes to suit all your cable management needs so they tend to be a good investment for a future quick fix.
  Synonyms
  venture, speculation, risk, gamble
2. 1.2 An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result.
  the time spent in attending a one-day seminar is an investment in our professional futures
  Example sentencesExamples
  But give first before you receive, considering it an investment in later results.
  It requires a greater investment of time, attention, and emotional energy.
  Then, there was an enormous investment of time and effort in the decision over the euro.
  They are making investments for their own future.
  In the long run, graduates who go into high-earning jobs will still turn that into a worthwhile investment.
  May every gift we bring be an investment in the future that you have for all people.
  Such commemoration is a worthwhile investment in terms of the extra tourist income that would be brought to London.
  The readiness we have today is a result of our past investments in realistic training.
  This was just enough to buy a small flat in Nuneaton, through a friend, as an investment for the future.
  This survey is the result of a significant investment of time by numerous volunteers.
  Synonyms
  sacrifice, surrender, foregoing, loss, relinquishment, forfeiture
2archaic The surrounding of a place by a hostile force in order to besiege or blockade it.

单词	investment
释义	Definition of investment in English: investment nounɪnˈvɛs(t)m(ə)ntɪnˈvɛs(t)mənt 1mass noun The action or process of investing money for profit. a debate over private investment in road-building the need to attract foreign investment count noun a total investment of £50,000 Example sentencesExamples It had to make its investments work, but under this legislation there is absolutely no competition. And so the initial corpus of money was expanded many times over, as a result of shrewd investments. This second phase will bring the total investment in excess of one billion dollars. With-profits funds invest in a combination of equities, fixed interest investments, gilts and property. Musharraf has to create an atmosphere that would encourage foreign investment in Pakistan. If you don't have the time to devote to managing your investments it might be a good idea to get some professional help. As a result, the return on any savings or investments needs to at least match the rate of inflation or else you are effectively losing money over time. Like all share investments, index funds are too volatile for short-term investing. The government is in favour of allowing foreign direct investment in the pension sector. We need to attract both private and foreign investment in education and train our manpower. In fact most foreign investment in Britain is about buying up existing firms, not new development. Energy companies get hundreds of millions of dollars for investments already made. Many people seem to expect their investments to spring into instant action. So far, they seem to be playing it safe, with less money than expected flowing into new investments. Turkey has never led the list of the countries in terms of total amount of foreign investment in Bulgaria. The companies practice this as well, resulting in the investments becoming active and the criminals becoming rich. The reason is that all these figures give us an idea of what to expect from our own investments and borrowings over various time scales. Expectations on returns in investments have been considerably lowered. The report suggests there might be what it calls a new geography of foreign investment in the making. But if firms do not undertake new investments, then this demand will be insufficient. Synonyms investing, speculation expenditure, outlay, funding, backing, financing, underwriting buying shares stake, share, portion, interest, money/capital invested informal ante 1.1count noun A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future. freezers really are a good investment for the elderly Example sentencesExamples Apart from investments, one source expected to grow is non-oil and gas exports. Even if you don't need the extra performance now, you can think of it as an investment in future gaming fun. You can get packs of various sizes to suit all your cable management needs so they tend to be a good investment for a future quick fix. That is an investment in the future and an investment that is paying off already. Wise buyers of contemporary Irish couture should regard their purchases as future investments. At the same time, furthering your career is one of the biggest investments you can make in your children's future. Chinese oil companies are investigating major investments in Russian energy companies. The band will soon be releasing a live album, which will be well worth the investment. There is a steep learning curve but it becomes an investment in the future and is an inevitability. We have made big investments for the future in the Superannuation Fund and now in the savings initiatives. The expected returns of all sterling-based investments, shares included, must now be lower to account for this. Over the long term, shares have beaten other mainstream investments, and we expect them to continue to do so in the future. Both of these pieces of equipment were good investments for future use in ceramics classes. The factors that make wine a worthwhile investment are numerous and complex. Future investments will be concentrated into the automotive business in order to improve its competitiveness. Maintaining and improving the outside of your home is well worth the investment and will make it more marketable. Louis viewed bribes as an investment which could bring future benefits to France. It is worth the investment and risk of spending money upfront - not just to cover your back but to make better choices. Chelsea with all their cash would see him as an investment for the future as much as anything else. Generally, we've left decisions about energy investments to private investors. Synonyms venture, speculation, risk, gamble asset, buy, acquisition, holding, possession bargain British informal flutter, punt 1.2count noun An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result. the time spent in attending the seminar is an investment in our professional futures Example sentencesExamples This survey is the result of a significant investment of time by numerous volunteers. Such commemoration is a worthwhile investment in terms of the extra tourist income that would be brought to London. It requires a greater investment of time, attention, and emotional energy. May every gift we bring be an investment in the future that you have for all people. But give first before you receive, considering it an investment in later results. This was just enough to buy a small flat in Nuneaton, through a friend, as an investment for the future. Then, there was an enormous investment of time and effort in the decision over the euro. They are making investments for their own future. In the long run, graduates who go into high-earning jobs will still turn that into a worthwhile investment. The readiness we have today is a result of our past investments in realistic training. Synonyms sacrifice, surrender, foregoing, loss, relinquishment, forfeiture 2archaic mass noun The surrounding of a place by a hostile force in order to besiege or blockade it. Definition of investment in US English: investment nounɪnˈvɛs(t)məntinˈves(t)mənt 1The action or process of investing money for profit or material result. a debate over private investment in road-building a total investment of $50,000 Example sentencesExamples The companies practice this as well, resulting in the investments becoming active and the criminals becoming rich. It had to make its investments work, but under this legislation there is absolutely no competition. Turkey has never led the list of the countries in terms of total amount of foreign investment in Bulgaria. So far, they seem to be playing it safe, with less money than expected flowing into new investments. The report suggests there might be what it calls a new geography of foreign investment in the making. Many people seem to expect their investments to spring into instant action. And so the initial corpus of money was expanded many times over, as a result of shrewd investments. Energy companies get hundreds of millions of dollars for investments already made. The government is in favour of allowing foreign direct investment in the pension sector. We need to attract both private and foreign investment in education and train our manpower. If you don't have the time to devote to managing your investments it might be a good idea to get some professional help. As a result, the return on any savings or investments needs to at least match the rate of inflation or else you are effectively losing money over time. This second phase will bring the total investment in excess of one billion dollars. The reason is that all these figures give us an idea of what to expect from our own investments and borrowings over various time scales. But if firms do not undertake new investments, then this demand will be insufficient. Like all share investments, index funds are too volatile for short-term investing. Musharraf has to create an atmosphere that would encourage foreign investment in Pakistan. Expectations on returns in investments have been considerably lowered. In fact most foreign investment in Britain is about buying up existing firms, not new development. With-profits funds invest in a combination of equities, fixed interest investments, gilts and property. Synonyms investing, speculation stake, share, portion, interest, capital invested, money invested 1.1 A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future. a used car is rarely a good investment Example sentencesExamples Chinese oil companies are investigating major investments in Russian energy companies. Future investments will be concentrated into the automotive business in order to improve its competitiveness. Both of these pieces of equipment were good investments for future use in ceramics classes. Chelsea with all their cash would see him as an investment for the future as much as anything else. Generally, we've left decisions about energy investments to private investors. That is an investment in the future and an investment that is paying off already. There is a steep learning curve but it becomes an investment in the future and is an inevitability. It is worth the investment and risk of spending money upfront - not just to cover your back but to make better choices. Apart from investments, one source expected to grow is non-oil and gas exports. At the same time, furthering your career is one of the biggest investments you can make in your children's future. Maintaining and improving the outside of your home is well worth the investment and will make it more marketable. Even if you don't need the extra performance now, you can think of it as an investment in future gaming fun. The factors that make wine a worthwhile investment are numerous and complex. Wise buyers of contemporary Irish couture should regard their purchases as future investments. We have made big investments for the future in the Superannuation Fund and now in the savings initiatives. Over the long term, shares have beaten other mainstream investments, and we expect them to continue to do so in the future. Louis viewed bribes as an investment which could bring future benefits to France. The expected returns of all sterling-based investments, shares included, must now be lower to account for this. The band will soon be releasing a live album, which will be well worth the investment. You can get packs of various sizes to suit all your cable management needs so they tend to be a good investment for a future quick fix. Synonyms venture, speculation, risk, gamble 1.2 An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result. the time spent in attending a one-day seminar is an investment in our professional futures Example sentencesExamples But give first before you receive, considering it an investment in later results. It requires a greater investment of time, attention, and emotional energy. Then, there was an enormous investment of time and effort in the decision over the euro. They are making investments for their own future. In the long run, graduates who go into high-earning jobs will still turn that into a worthwhile investment. May every gift we bring be an investment in the future that you have for all people. Such commemoration is a worthwhile investment in terms of the extra tourist income that would be brought to London. The readiness we have today is a result of our past investments in realistic training. This was just enough to buy a small flat in Nuneaton, through a friend, as an investment for the future. This survey is the result of a significant investment of time by numerous volunteers. Synonyms sacrifice, surrender, foregoing, loss, relinquishment, forfeiture 2archaic The surrounding of a place by a hostile force in order to besiege or blockade it.
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