intangibles
UK/ɪn'tæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)lz/US
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Definitions
n.
Things of value that have no physical form, such as goodwill, brand, or morale
无形资产；无法量化但有价值的因素（如商誉、品牌、士气）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedPlural noun use of intangible: in- (not) + tang (touch) + -ible = 'not touchable.' In business and accounting, intangibles are assets you cannot physically hold — brand value, patents, reputation.
Root tact still carries 52 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.intangibles like trust信任之类的无形因素
- 2.valuable intangibles宝贵的无形资产
- 3.the intangibles of leadership领导力中难以量化的特质
Example Sentences
- 1.
A company's value often lies in intangibles like trust and reputation.
- 2.
Coaches say the intangibles — heart and grit — win championships.