broker

broker — noun

1. a person or business that buys, sells, or arranges financial or property deals f

1.名詞C1
釋義

a person or business that buys, sells, or arranges financial or property deals for a client.

例句

Priya called her broker before buying shares in the phone company.

collocation: call your broker before buying shares

The broker found a cheaper home loan for the young couple.

collocation: home loan broker

同義詞
  • agent

    broader; an agent can represent someone in many kinds of work

  • dealer

    often buys and sells for their own business, not for a client

  • trader

    focuses more on market buying and selling than on client service

用法筆記

Often modified by the field or product handled, such as stock broker, insurance broker, or mortgage broker. Distinguish from noun/2, which is about helping opposing sides reach agreement.

常見錯誤

❌My broker bought the shares to me.
✅My broker bought the shares for me.
💡a broker acts on a client's behalf, so 'for' is the usual preposition.

2. a person who carries proposals between opposing sides to help them agree or stop

2.名詞C2
釋義

a person who carries proposals between opposing sides to help them agree or stop a conflict.

例句

The Swiss broker carried messages between the two presidents all night.

broker between opposing sides

Leila worked as a broker in the village land dispute.

act as a broker in a dispute

同義詞
  • mediator

    the closest general word for a neutral person helping two sides agree

  • go-between

    less formal; stresses carrying messages between sides

  • negotiator

    can be one of the sides, not necessarily a neutral helper

用法筆記

Usually used for political disputes, peace talks, or other serious disagreements. Distinguish from noun/1, which is about client transactions in markets, property, or insurance.

broker — verb