Level500
verb (動詞)
Spend
使う、費やす (お金、時間)
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは「お金を使う」「時間を費やす」という文脈で頻出します。予算編成、プロジェクトのタイムライン、消費者の購買行動などで登場します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
expend
disburse
allocate
📝 Business Examples
The company plans to spend more on research and development next year.
その会社は来年、研究開発にもっと費用をかける予定です。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Spend"
Employees should not _______ too much time on personal tasks during work hours.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 従業員は勤務時間中に個人的なタスクに時間を「費やし」すぎるべきではありません。
English: The sentence advises against 'spending' excessive time on personal tasks during work.
English: The sentence advises against 'spending' excessive time on personal tasks during work.
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