이익이나 물질적인 결과를 얻기 위해 돈을 투입하는 행위나 과정
the action or process of investing money for profit or material result
예문:
"The government is encouraging foreign investment in the tech sector."
"Long-term investment requires patience and market research."
장래에 이익이 되거나 유용할 것으로 기대되어 구매할 가치가 있는 대상
a thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future
예문:
"Buying a vintage watch can be a profitable investment."
"Real estate is often considered a safe investment."
가치 있는 결과를 기대하며 특정 일에 시간, 노력, 에너지를 쏟는 행위
an act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result
예문:
"Learning a new language is a significant investment of time."
"The project's success was due to the heavy emotional investment of the team."
생물체나 물체를 둘러싸고 있는 외부의 층이나 껍질
an outer layer or covering of an organism or part
예문:
"The protective investment of the seed prevents it from drying out."
"The larvae are enclosed in a thick chitinous investment."
포위하거나 봉쇄하기 위해 적군이 특정 장소를 에워싸는 행위
the surrounding of a place by a hostile force in order to besiege or blockade it
예문:
"The investment of the city lasted for several months before the surrender."
"Military strategists planned a complete investment of the enemy fortress."
관직이나 지위를 공식적으로 부여하거나 취임하는 절차
the formal installation of someone in an office or the conferring of a right or rank
예문:
"The investment of the new bishop took place at the cathedral."
"The formal investment of power to the committee was finalized today."