convertible
Prononciation : [kənˈvɜːrtəbl]
Contexte : « vehicles »
(adjective) a type of car that can have its roof removed or lowered. It can be a regular car or a car that you can change to be open at the top for driving in nice weather.
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My parents bought a convertible because they love driving with the top down during summer.
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The sedan is not convertible, so we can't take the roof off.
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Do you prefer a convertible car or one with a solid roof?
Contexte : « vehicles »
(noun) a car that has a roof that can be opened or taken off. It's fun to drive because you can feel the wind while you are driving.
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She took her convertible out for a drive along the beach to enjoy the sunshine.
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He wished he could drive a convertible, but he only had a regular car.
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What color is your convertible?
Contexte : « finance »
(noun) a type of investment, usually a bond or stock, that can be changed into a different form, like converted into shares of a company. It's like having a special ticket that you can trade for something else later.
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Investing in convertible bonds can be smart because they offer both fixed income and potential stock benefits.
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Regular bonds are safer, but they are not convertible, so you miss out on stock gains.
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What are the advantages of investing in convertible securities?