asset
noun uk/ˈæs.et/ us/ˈæs.et/
C1 [ C ]优点，长处；有用的人
a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person
He'll be a great asset to the team. 他将会成为球队的得力干将。
Her eyes are her best asset (= most attractive feature). 她的眼睛是她最迷人的地方。
Knowledge of languages is a real asset in this sort of work. 做这项工作，通晓数种语言确实是一种优势。
C1 [ C usually plural ]资产;财产
something valuable belonging to a person or organization that can be used for the payment of debts
A company's assets can consist of cash, investments, specialist knowledge, or copyright material. 一个公司的资产可包括现金、投资、专业技术或版权物。
liquid assets (= money or things that can easily be changed into money) 流动资产
Compare: liabilities (liability)
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- As a footballer his great asset was his calm, phlegmatic manner.
- Her knowledge and experience would make her a priceless asset to the team.
- The company's assets are periodically revalued.
- untapped assets
- When it was obvious the company was going bankrupt, the government ordered all their assets to be frozen.