
好词典

源自拉丁语 'incurrere',由 'in-'(进入)和 'currere'(跑)组成,原意为“跑入、遭遇”。14世纪进入英语,引申为“招致、遭受”。
❶ 因某种行为或决定而遭受某种后果,通常指负面结果。比如因疏忽导致损失,或因行动产生债务等。
“He incurred heavy losses due to poor investment decisions.”
(由于投资决策失误,他遭受了重大损失。)
“The company incurred significant expenses during the expansion.”
(公司在扩张期间产生了巨额开支。)
incur a debt — 因借款或消费而产生债务,通常指需要偿还的财务责任。
“He incurred a large debt to start his business.”
(他为了创业背负了一大笔债务。)
incur the risk — 主动或被动承担某种风险,可能带来不利后果。
“By investing in startups, you incur the risk of losing money.”
(投资初创公司意味着你要承担资金损失的风险。)