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.
這個藝術收藏品非常獨特,以至於變得不流動,因為很少有買家願意支付高昂的價格。
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.
這家初創公司在一系列投資失敗後變得不流動,這影響了它償還債務的能力。