market
Meaning: A place where goods are bought and sold; demand for a product
Market refers to a physical place where people buy and sell goods (farmers' market), or abstractly to the demand for products or services (job market). It also describes the system of trade (free market) or a particular area of commercial activity (housing market). Common expressions include 'on the market' (available for sale) and 'market forces.'
Examples
- I bought these vegetables at the local market. 我在当地市场买了这些蔬菜。Compré estas verduras en el mercado local.これらの野菜は地元の市場で買いました。이 채소들은 동네 시장에서 샀습니다.
- There's a growing market for organic products. 有机产品的市场正在增长。Hay un mercado creciente para productos orgánicos.オーガニック製品の市場は成長しています。유기농 제품에 대한 시장이 성장하고 있습니다.
- The house has been on the market for three months. 这栋房子已经挂牌出售三个月了。La casa lleva tres meses en el mercado.その家は3ヶ月間売りに出されています。그 집은 3개월째 매물로 나와 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'mercatus' meaning 'trade, marketplace', from 'mercari' (to trade), related to 'merx' (merchandise). The same root gives us 'merchant', 'mercury' (the god of commerce), and 'commerce' itself.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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