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invest
The word carries a strong sense of anticipation and strategic risk. It is not merely spending, but a calculated trade-off where current resources are sacrificed for a future reward. This creates a psychological feeling of hope and speculation, whether the currency is money or emotion. In professional or legal settings, the term takes on a ritualistic quality, particularly when granting power. In these cases, it suggests a formal transfer of legitimacy and status, transforming an individual's social or professional standing through an official act.
意味
To put money into a scheme or asset with the expectation of achieving a profit.
"He decided to invest his savings in a tech startup."
To devote time, effort, or energy to a particular cause or person to achieve a desired result.
"She invested months of hard work into the project."
To formally provide someone with a rank, power, or quality.
"The university invested the new dean with the authority to change the curriculum."
To commit money or resources for future gain.
"Many people prefer to invest in gold during economic instability."