customer
Meaning: A person who buys goods or services from a shop or business
Customer refers to someone who purchases products or services from a business. 'Customer service' is the assistance provided to buyers. 'The customer is always right' is a famous business saying. In informal British English, calling someone 'a tough customer' means they are difficult to deal with.
Examples
- We value all our customers and their feedback. 我们重视所有客户及其反馈。Valoramos a todos nuestros clientes y sus comentarios.私たちはすべてのお客様とそのフィードバックを大切にしています。저희는 모든 고객과 그들의 피드백을 소중히 여깁니다.
- The shop was full of customers during the sale. 促销期间商店里挤满了顾客。La tienda estaba llena de clientes durante las rebajas.セール中、店は客でいっぱいでした。세일 기간 동안 가게는 손님들로 가득 찼습니다.
- Customer satisfaction is our top priority. 客户满意度是我们的首要任务。La satisfacción del cliente es nuestra máxima prioridad.顧客満足は私たちの最優先事項です。고객 만족은 저희의 최우선 과제입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Anglo-French 'custumer', from Medieval Latin 'custumarius', from Latin 'consuetudo' meaning 'habit, custom'. Originally meant a customs officer before shifting to mean a habitual buyer at a particular shop.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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