Definition of incur

incurverb

gánh chịu

/ɪnˈkɜː(r)//ɪnˈkɜːr/

The word "incur" has its roots in the Old French language, specifically the verb "encourir," which means "to take upon oneself" or "to bring upon oneself." Over time, the word evolved in Middle English, and around the 15th century, it lost its "e" prefix in many cases, and the modern spelling and meaning of "incur" emerged. In its original French meaning, "incur" referred to actively seeking out or choosing to take on a risk or obligation, such as by entering into a business partnership or signing a contract. However, the original French prefix "en-" has now been absorbed into English vocabulary in other words like "enjoy" and "en grateful," so it no longer appears in "incur." Today, the verb "incur" is commonly used in several ways. It can refer, as in the original French sense, to actively and intentionally taking on a cost, obligation, or penalty, such as by overspending or breaking a law. It can also be used more passively to describe a negative consequence that has unintentionally befallen someone, such as through an accident or unexpected circumstance. In either case, the modern usage of "incur" emphasizes the idea of bearing some sort of penalty, cost, or negative consequence.

Summary
type ngoại động từ
meaningchịu, gánh, mắc, bị
exampleto incur debts: mắc nợ
exampleto incur losses: chịu thiệt hại
exampleto incur punishment: chịu phạt
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if you incur something unpleasant, you are in a situation in which you have to deal with it

nếu bạn gặp phải điều gì đó khó chịu, bạn đang ở trong tình huống mà bạn phải giải quyết nó

Example:
  • She had incurred the wrath of her father by marrying without his consent.

    Cô đã phải gánh chịu cơn thịnh nộ của cha mình khi kết hôn mà không có sự đồng ý của ông.

  • Sarah incurred a large medical bill after her car accident.

    Sarah phải chịu một hóa đơn viện phí lớn sau vụ tai nạn xe hơi.

  • Jim's decision to quit his job without finding a new one incurred financial hardship.

    Quyết định nghỉ việc mà không tìm việc mới của Jim đã gây ra khó khăn về tài chính.

  • Jane incurred a penalty for returning the rental car late.

    Jane phải chịu phạt vì trả xe thuê trễ.

  • The company's decision to expand abroad incurred unexpected costs.

    Quyết định mở rộng ra nước ngoài của công ty đã phát sinh những chi phí không mong muốn.

if you incur costs, you have to pay them

nếu bạn phải chịu chi phí, bạn phải trả chúng

Example:
  • You risk incurring bank charges if you exceed your overdraft limit.

    Bạn có nguy cơ phải chịu phí ngân hàng nếu bạn vượt quá giới hạn thấu chi.