Level700
verb (動詞)
incur
（費用・負債などを）負う、被る、（不快なことなどを）招く
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、主に「費用を負う (incur expenses)」や「損失を被る (incur losses)」、「負債を負う (incur debt)」といった形で、金銭的な負担や好ましくない結果を招く文脈でよく使われます。ビジネス文書や契約書で頻出です。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
sustain
experience
suffer
bear
📝 Business Examples
Businesses often incur significant costs when developing new products.
企業は新製品を開発する際に多額の費用を負うことがよくある。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "incur"
If you delay payment, you may _______ late fees.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 支払いを遅らせると、延滞料金を「負う」ことになります。
English: Late payments typically lead to additional charges.
English: Late payments typically lead to additional charges.
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