investigation

调查

【例】After thorough investigation, we have the following findings…

经过彻底调查，我们获得如下结果……

investment

【1】投资

【例】Japan’s direct investment abroad is mainly aimed at obtaining natural resources such as iron ore and coals.

日本在国外的直接投资主要是为了得到天然资源，如铁矿石和煤。

【2】投资的财物

【例】She made an investment of £10 000 in the new firm.

她对新公司投资1万英镑。

investment climate

投资气候，投资环境

【例】Although markets are the main determinant of investment decisions, the investment climate is also a major factor.

虽然市场是投资决策的主要决定因素，但投资气候也是重要的因素。