segment
Meaning: A separate part of something; a section or portion
A segment is a distinct section or part of something larger. It's used in various contexts: in business for 'market segment' (a specific group of customers), in broadcasting for a portion of a programme, and in geometry for part of a line or circle. As a verb, it means to divide into separate parts.
Examples
- The company targets the luxury segment of the market. 该公司针对市场的高端细分群体。La empresa se dirige al segmento de lujo del mercado.その会社は市場の高級セグメントをターゲットにしています。그 회사는 시장의 고급 세그먼트를 타겟으로 하고 있습니다.
- This segment of the population is most affected by the changes. 这一部分人群受变化的影响最大。Este segmento de la población es el más afectado por los cambios.この人口層は変化の影響を最も受けています。이 인구 계층은 변화의 영향을 가장 많이 받고 있습니다.
- The orange was divided into segments. 橙子被分成了一瓣瓣。La naranja se dividió en gajos.オレンジは房に分けられました。오렌지가 여러 조각으로 나뉘었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'segmentum' meaning 'a strip or piece cut off', from 'secare' (to cut). Related to 'section', 'sector', 'insect' (cut into), 'bisect', and 'secateurs'. The marketing sense of 'market segment' appeared in the 1950s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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