| Level | A1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | interest |
| IPA | /ˈɪntrəst ; -trest / noun |
| Back | ilgi merak |
| Back 2 | interest (noun) /ˈɪntrəst
; -trest / noun
1 [uncountable,
singular]
an
interest (in sb/sth)
a desire to learn or
hear more about sb/sth or to be involved with sb/sth
ilgi
She's begun to show a great interest
in politics.
I wish he'd take more interest in
his children.
Don't lose interest now!
2 [uncountable]
the quality that makes
sth interesting
ilgi
I thought this article might be of
interest to you.
Computers hold no interest for me.
places of historical interest
3 [countable,
usually plural]
something that you
enjoy doing or learning about.
merak
What are your interests and hobbies?
4 [uncountable]
interest
(on sth)
the money that you pay
for borrowing money from a bank, etc. or the money that you earn when you keep
money in a bank, etc.
faiz
If you invest your capital wisely, it will earn
a lot of interest.
We pay 6% interest on our mortgage at the
moment.
The interest rate has never been so
high/low.
Some companies offer interest-free
loans.
note at LOAN
IDIOMS
have/with
sb's (best) interests at heart
to want sb to be happy
and successful, even though your actions may not show it
çıkar, yarar
Don't be angry with your father – you know
he has your best interests at heart.
in
sb's interest(s)
to sb's advantage
yararına
Using lead-free petrol is in the public
interest.
in
the interest(s) of sth
in order to achieve or
protect sth
için
In the interest(s) of safety, please fasten
your seat belts.
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