investment

• Существительное, обозначающее вложение денег, усилий или ресурсов во что-либо с ожиданием получения прибыли или выгоды в будущем.

A noun referring to the act of putting money, effort, or resources into something with the expectation of achieving a profit or benefit in the future.

1. Financial investmentB1formalbusiness

   The act of putting money into something (like stocks, property, or a business) with the expectation of making a profit.

   Инвестиция

   • He made a wise investment in real estate.
   • The company is seeking new investment opportunities.
   • She lost money on a bad investment in the stock market.

   Synonymsexpenditurefinancingfundinginvestingoutlayspeculationventure

   Antonymsdisinvestmentliquidation

2. Time or effortB2formal

   The act of devoting time, effort, or energy to something in order to gain a benefit in the future.

   Вложение

   • Learning a new language is a valuable investment of your time.
   • The team's investment in training paid off.
   • She considered her volunteer work an investment in the community.

   Synonymscommitmentcontributiondedicationexpenditureinputstake

   Antonymsneglectwaste