a large, thin, flat case for loose sheets of paper such as drawings or maps 文件夹,卷宗夹 ■a set of pieces of creative work collected by someone to display their skills, especially potential employer 应聘作品集 ■a varied set of photographs of a model or actor intended to be shown to a potential employer (模特或演员的)应聘写真相集
a range of investments held by a person or organization (个人或组织的)投资组合 a portfolio of insured municipal securities. 投了保的市政证券组合。 ■a range of products or services offered by an organization, especially when considered as a business asset 产品组合,服务组合 an unrivalled portfolio of quality brands. 无与伦比的高质量品牌组合。
the position and duties of a Minister or Secretary of State 部长职位,国务卿职位 he took on the Foreign Affairs portfolio. 他担任了外务部长一职。
[as modifier]denoting or engaged in an employment pattern which involves a succession of short-term contracts and part-time work, rather than the more traditional model of a single job for life (职业类型)短期合同制的;兼职的 portfolio careers allow women to balance work with family. 兼职工作让女性兼顾事业与家庭。
语源
early 18th cent.: from Italian portafogli, from portare 'carry' + foglio 'leaf' (from Latin folium)