| 单词 | asset |
| 释义 | asset (once / 315 pages) n An asset is something you have that is positive. It can mean a piece of property, a piece of equipment, an ability, or even a quality. "Her facility with math is an asset when it comes to figuring out the restaurant tab. She is an asset to the group." A person's overall financial picture is determined by lining up everything they own in the asset column, and everything they own in the liability (or debit) column. WORD FAMILYasset: assets USAGE EXAMPLESBut growth did slow slightly more than expected, in a sign that government measures to rein in soaring asset prices are affecting the broader economy. Reuters(Jan 02, 2017) “We urge you to preserve this critical U.S. strategic asset,” the letter read. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) During downturns, businesses typically cut capital investment—spending that increases or improves physical assets like buildings, equipment and computers. Wall Street Journal(Jan 02, 2017) n a useful or valuable quality Syn|Ant|Hypo|Hyper plus liability the quality of being something that holds you back resource a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed advantage, vantagethe quality of having a superior or more favorable position forte, long suit, metier, speciality, specialty, strength, strong point, strong suitan asset of special worth or utility aid, assistance, helpa resource recourse, refuge, resortsomething or someone turned to for assistance or security resourcefulnessthe quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation inner resourcea resource provided by the mind or one's personal capabilities favor, favouran advantage to the benefit of someone or something leveragestrategic advantage; power to act effectively handicapadvantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning homecourt advantagethe advantage of playing on your home court in front of fans who are rooting for you leadan advantage held by a competitor in a race clout, pullspecial advantage or influence head start, startthe advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race) gain, profitthe advantageous quality of being beneficial preferencegrant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties) privilegea special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all expedience, expediencythe quality of being suited to the end in view favorable position, favourable position, superioritythe quality of being at a competitive advantage green fingers, green thumba special ability to make plants grow goodbenefit advantageousness, favorableness, favourableness, positiveness, positivity, profitablenessthe quality of being encouraging or promising of a successful outcome tax advantagean advantage bestowed by legislation that reduces a tax on some preferred activity quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone |
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