What does investment mean?

Money put into something with the aim of future profit. Time or effort spent on something expected to bring benefits.

How is investment pronounced?

UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/, US /ɪnˈvestmənt/.

/ɪnˈvestmənt/

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投资；投资款

n. Money put into something with the aim of future profit.

投资；投资款

n. Time or effort spent on something expected to bring benefits.

时间或精力的投入

Buying better tools was a good investment for our bakery.

购买更好的工具对我们面包店来说是一笔不错的投资。

Greater public investment in renewable energy could create jobs while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

加大对可再生能源的公共投资可以创造就业机会，同时减少对化石燃料的依赖。

通常搭配in；表示投资行为时常作不可数名词。

What does investment mean?: Money put into something with the aim of future profit. Time or effort spent on something expected to bring benefits.
How is investment pronounced?: UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/, US /ɪnˈvestmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.