portfolio
gb/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/ us/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
1
Collection of work examples
A group of your best works that you show to others to display your skills.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a portfolio of [work type]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'portfolio' with 'resume'. A resume lists experience and qualifications in text form, while a portfolio contains actual examples of work.
Συνώνυμα
collection (More general term for a group of items, not necessarily showcasing skills.)
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showcase (Highlights the idea of displaying work to impress others.)
Αντώνυμα
miscellany (A mixture of unrelated items, not curated to demonstrate skill.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
art portfolio
|design portfolio
|portfolio review
|build a portfolio
Θέματα
business
|art
|education
|work
|arts_entertainment
Παραδείγματα
- She brought her design portfolio to the job interview.
- The artist's portfolio included paintings, sketches, and digital art.
- Students must submit a portfolio of their best essays at the end of the semester.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I made a portfolio of my photos.
- She showed her art portfolio to the teacher.
- He put his best work in the portfolio.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
2
Collection of investments
All the investments that one person or company owns.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an investment portfolio of [assets]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'portfolio' with 'profile'. A profile is a description, while a portfolio in finance means actual assets owned.
Συνώνυμα
holdings (Refers specifically to the assets owned, often in finance.)
Αντώνυμα
debt (Debt is money owed rather than assets owned.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
diversified portfolio
|manage a portfolio
|portfolio manager
|investment portfolio
Θέματα
business
|finance
Παραδείγματα
- She has a diversified portfolio with stocks, bonds, and real estate.
- The company's portfolio is heavily weighted toward technology firms.
- Investors should review their portfolios regularly.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My portfolio has five different stocks.
- He manages a big investment portfolio.
- We want to make our portfolio safer.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
C1
entity
3
Minister's area of responsibility
The job and duties given to a government minister.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
hold the [specific] portfolio
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think 'portfolio' here means a folder or file; in politics it refers to official duties.
Συνώνυμα
department (Refers to the administrative unit rather than the responsibility itself.)
Αντώνυμα
private sector role (A job outside government with no official ministerial duties.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
ministerial portfolio
|hold a portfolio
|foreign affairs portfolio
Θέματα
politics
|government
|law
Παραδείγματα
- He was given the health portfolio in the new cabinet.
- The minister lost her portfolio after the reshuffle.
- She holds the education portfolio.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He has the health portfolio in government.
- She got the education portfolio last year.
- The prime minister gave him a new portfolio.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
portfolio
IPA
GB/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
US/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
port - fo - lio (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fo)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: portfolio
- Plural: portfolios
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
portfolios
noun
Εκφράσεις
art portfolio
1/ˈɑɹt pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
fixed phrase
Collection of an artist's works
A group of artworks made by an artist to show their style and skills.
Παραδείγματα
- She submitted her art portfolio to the gallery for review.
- His art portfolio features both paintings and sculptures.
portfolio career
1/pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ kɚˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Career with multiple roles/projects
A working life where you have several part-time jobs or projects instead of one main job.
Παραδείγματα
- She enjoys her portfolio career as a writer, consultant, and lecturer.
- In today's economy, more people are choosing a portfolio career over traditional employment.
investment portfolio
1/ɪnvˈɛstmənt pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
fixed phrase
technical
Collection of owned investments
All the investments that a person or company owns.
Παραδείγματα
- He reviewed his investment portfolio with his financial advisor.
- His investment portfolio includes shares in several tech companies.
- Diversifying your investment portfolio can reduce risk.
- It's important to diversify your investment portfolio to reduce risk.