treasury
gb/tɹˈɛʒɚi/ us/tɹˈɛʒɚi/
B2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
1
government department for public finances
The part of a government that controls the country’s money, taxes, and borrowing.
Vzorec užití:
the [country] Treasury; the Treasury Department
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "treasury" with "treasurer". The "treasury" is the department, while a "treasurer" is the person responsible for managing money. Learners may also mistakenly use "treasury" to refer to any government office, not specifically the finance department.
Synonyma
finance ministry (Common term in many countries for the same type of government department.)
Kolokace
the Treasury
|Treasury Department
|Treasury officials
|Treasury report
|Treasury policy
|Treasury Secretary
Témata
government
|economics
|finance
|politics
Příklady
- The Treasury announced new measures to reduce the national debt.
- According to the Treasury, tax revenues were higher than expected this year.
- She worked at the Treasury for over a decade as an economic adviser.
- The report was sent to the Treasury before it was made public.
- Parliament criticized the Treasury for cutting funding to local councils.
Učební příklady
- The Treasury collects taxes from people and companies.
- The Prime Minister met with the head of the Treasury.
- Many economists send their reports to the Treasury.
- The Treasury plans how the government will spend money.
- News about the economy often comes from the Treasury.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
funds of a state or organization
The money and financial assets that an organization or government has.
Vzorec užití:
the treasury of [an organization]; [organization]'s treasury
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "treasury" to mean any amount of money, even small personal amounts. It is usually used for the money of a government or organization, not a person’s wallet or savings.
Synonyma
funds ("Funds" is a more general and more common word for available money.)
Antonyma
debt (A treasury is money that is held; debt is money that is owed, so they are financial opposites.)
Kolokace
state treasury
|company treasury
|empty the treasury
|public treasury
|fill the treasury
|drain the treasury
Témata
business
|finance
|government
Příklady
- The city’s treasury has been badly hit by the recession.
- Corruption scandals left the national treasury almost empty.
- New taxes were introduced to rebuild the public treasury.
- The charity’s treasury grew quickly after the fundraising campaign.
- They accused the former leader of stealing from the state treasury.
Učební příklady
- The public treasury does not have enough money this year.
- The company’s treasury is full after three good years.
- They used money from the treasury to fix the roads.
- The president promised to protect the national treasury.
- Bad spending can quickly empty a small treasury.
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
3
room for storing valuables
A special room or building where important or valuable things are kept safely.
Vzorec užití:
the [place] treasury
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with "treasure" and say "the treasure" instead of "the treasury" when they mean the secure room, not the valuable objects themselves.
Synonyma
vault (A "vault" is a secure room for money or valuables, often in banks; "treasury" is more often used for historic or religious buildings.)
Antonyma
display gallery (A display gallery is a public space where objects are shown, not hidden and stored securely.)
Kolokace
cathedral treasury
|royal treasury
|museum treasury
|raid the treasury
|guard the treasury
|hidden treasury
Témata
architecture
|religion
|history
|housing
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The crown jewels are kept in the palace treasury.
- Visitors can see medieval relics in the monastery’s treasury.
- Thieves broke into the cathedral treasury but failed to open the safe.
- The museum treasury holds many ancient gold coins.
- He served as a guard at the royal treasury for twenty years.
Učební příklady
- The old castle has a secret treasury under the floor.
- Gold and silver are stored in the treasury.
- Only a few people can enter the church treasury.
- The king’s crown is in the treasury.
- They keep rare coins in a special treasury at the museum.
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
4
valuable collection of works
A special collection of very good or important stories, poems, songs, or other works, often in one book.
Vzorec užití:
a treasury of [writings / stories / poems / information]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "treasury" here means a physical place. In this sense it usually means a book or collection, not a room or building.
Synonyma
anthology (An "anthology" is a formal collection of works; "treasury" suggests the contents are especially rich or precious.)
Kolokace
a treasury of stories
|a poetry treasury
|a children’s treasury
|a treasury of recipes
|classic fairy tale treasury
|a treasury of quotations
Témata
literature
|arts
|education
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The book is a treasury of classic fairy tales.
- Her latest volume is a treasury of essays on modern art.
- This website is a treasury of information about local history.
- My grandmother gave me a children’s treasury of poems and stories.
- The documentary serves as a treasury of rare concert recordings.
Učební příklady
- We bought a big treasury of bedtime stories for the kids.
- This book is a treasury of old poems.
- The site is a treasury of useful travel tips.
- I like this treasury of songs from the 1980s.
- The film is a treasury of beautiful images.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
entity
5
US government debt securities
Bonds and similar financial products that the US government sells to borrow money, usually called "Treasuries".
Vzorec užití:
buy [Treasuries]; yields on [Treasuries]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse "Treasuries" with "treasures" because of the similar spelling. In finance, capitalized "Treasuries" almost always means U.S. government debt securities.
Synonyma
government bonds (A more general term; not limited to the United States and not limited to specific Treasury instruments.)
Antonyma
equities (Equities (stocks) represent ownership in companies, while Treasuries are loans to a government; they are contrasting asset classes.)
Kolokace
Treasury bonds
|Treasury bills
|Treasury notes
|10-year Treasury
|Treasury yields
|Treasury market
Témata
finance
|economics
|business
Příklady
- Investors moved their money into Treasuries during the market crash.
- Yields on 10-year Treasuries rose sharply after the announcement.
- The fund holds mainly U.S. Treasuries and high-grade corporate bonds.
- Foreign governments are major buyers of long-term Treasuries.
- Treasuries are often seen as a safe-haven asset in times of crisis.
Učební příklady
- Many people buy U.S. Treasuries when they are afraid of the stock market.
- The bank sells Treasuries to large investors.
- Treasuries usually give a lower return but are safer.
- He moved his money from stocks into Treasuries.
- The price of Treasuries went up last week.
Gramatika
Výrazy
corporate treasury
1/kˈɔɹpɚɪt tɹˈɛʒɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
company department for cash management
The part of a company that manages its cash, borrowing, and financial risk.
Příklady
- She works in the corporate treasury of a large multinational firm.
- The corporate treasury decided to increase the company’s cash reserves.
- Risk management is a key task for the corporate treasury.
the Treasury
1/ðə tɹˈɛʒɚi/
fixed phrase
the national finance department
The main government office that manages a country’s money, taxes, and borrowing.
Příklady
- The Treasury has warned of a growing budget deficit.
- New figures from the Treasury show a rise in tax revenues.
- The proposal is still being reviewed by the Treasury.
Treasury bill
1/tɹˈɛʒɚi bˈɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
short-term U.S. Treasury debt
A short-term loan to the U.S. government, usually for less than one year, sold as a financial product.
Příklady
- The government raised billions through the latest Treasury bill auction.
- Treasury bills are often used as a cash-like investment.
- Short-term interest rates are reflected in Treasury bill yields.
Treasury bond
1/tɹˈɛʒɚi bˈɑnd/
fixed phrase
technical
long-term U.S. Treasury debt
A long-term loan to the U.S. government that pays interest, sold as a financial product.
Příklady
- Many pension funds invest heavily in Treasury bonds.
- The yield on 30-year Treasury bonds fell to a record low.
- He shifted his portfolio from stocks into Treasury bonds.
Treasury Department
1/tɹˈɛʒɚi dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
U.S. government finance department
The part of the U.S. government that controls federal money, taxes, and borrowing.
Příklady
- The Treasury Department imposed new financial sanctions.
- She previously worked at the Treasury Department as an analyst.
- The report was jointly released by the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department.
Treasury market
1/tɹˈɛʒɚi mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
market for U.S. Treasuries
The place (system) where people and organizations trade U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and bonds.
Příklady
- The Treasury market reacted sharply to the inflation data.
- Liquidity in the Treasury market is crucial for global finance.
- Traders reported heavy volume in the Treasury market today.
Treasury note
1/tɹˈɛʒɚi nˈoʊt/
fixed phrase
technical
medium-term U.S. Treasury debt
A loan to the U.S. government that lasts for a few years and pays interest, sold as a financial product.
Příklady
- The 10-year Treasury note is a key benchmark for mortgage rates.
- Investors closely watch auctions of new Treasury notes.
- Demand for Treasury notes increased after the policy announcement.
Treasury Secretary
1/tɹˈɛʒɚi sˈɛkɹɪtˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
head of the U.S. Treasury
The top U.S. government official who leads the Treasury Department and helps control national financial policy.
Příklady
- The Treasury Secretary testified before Congress about the budget.
- Reporters asked the Treasury Secretary about the banking crisis.
- The President nominated a new Treasury Secretary last month.
Treasury securities
1/tɹˈɛʒɚi sɪkjˈʊɹɪtiz/
fixed phrase
technical
all U.S. Treasury debt instruments
All the different kinds of financial products that the U.S. government sells to borrow money.
Příklady
- Foreign central banks hold large amounts of U.S. Treasury securities.
- The fund focuses on short- and intermediate-term Treasury securities.
- Treasury securities are considered among the safest investments.
Treasury yields
1/tɹˈɛʒɚi jˈildz/
fixed phrase
technical
interest rates on Treasuries
The interest rates that investors earn when they hold U.S. Treasury bills, notes, or bonds.
Příklady
- Treasury yields fell as investors sought safe assets.
- Rising Treasury yields can push up borrowing costs across the economy.
- Analysts expect Treasury yields to remain low for some time.