illiquid
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/ɪ'lɪkwɪd/
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/ɪ'lɪkwɪd/
An asset or market is illiquid if it's hard to sell it quickly for cash without losing a lot of money.
The art collection was so unique that it became illiquid, as there were few buyers willing to pay the high prices.
アートコレクションは非常にユニークで、高価格を支払う意思のあるバイヤーが少なかったため、流動性が失われてしまいました。
If a business or person is illiquid, they don't have enough cash to meet their needs right now.
The startup became illiquid after a series of failed investments, which affected its ability to pay debts.
スタートアップは一連の投資失敗の後、流動性が失われ、借金の支払い能力に影響を与えました。