은행이나 기관에서 이자를 조건으로 빌려주는 자금.
A sum of money borrowed from a financial institution or individual that must be paid back with interest.
예문:
"The bank approved his application for a small business loan."
"She is struggling to pay off her student loans after graduation."
물건이나 권한 등을 일시적으로 남에게 빌려주는 일.
The act of lending something to someone for a temporary period.
예문:
"The painting is currently on loan to the national gallery from a private collector."
"I am grateful for the loan of your tools while mine were being repaired."
돈이나 물건을 나중에 돌려받기로 하고 빌려주다.
To provide money or property to someone else on the condition that it will be returned.
예문:
"The university agreed to loan the research equipment to the startup."
"Can you loan me your umbrella until the rain stops?"
다른 언어에서 들어와 국어처럼 쓰이는 단어나 풍습.
A word, idea, or custom taken from another language or culture and used in one's own.
예문:
"The word 'ballet' is a French loan used in many languages."
"Linguists analyze how a loan changes its meaning over time."
직원을 다른 부서나 외부 기관에 임시로 보내 근무하게 함.
The temporary transfer of an employee to another department or organization.
예문:
"The consultant is on loan to our team to assist with the merger."
"The hospital arranged a staff loan to cover the emergency ward shortage."