customer

customer — noun

1. someone who gives money to a shop or company in return for items or the work the

1.名詞A2
釋義

someone who gives money to a shop or company in return for items or the work they do

例句

Every new customer at the store receives a welcome gift with their first purchase.

collocation: new customer

Regular customers at the cafe get a free drink after every ten visits.

collocation: regular customer

同義詞
  • buyer

    Focuses on the act of purchasing rather than the relationship with the seller

  • shopper

    Specifically refers to someone browsing or buying in a physical store

  • client

    Used for professional services; implies an ongoing relationship

  • consumer

    Broader term for anyone who uses a product, not necessarily the person who buys it

反義詞
  • seller

    The person or business that provides goods or services

  • vendor

    A business that sells products to customers, often in a market or trade setting

用法筆記

Distinguish from 'client': use 'customer' for shops, restaurants, and everyday services where payment is per item or visit. Use 'client' for professional services such as lawyers, consultants, or advertising agencies, where there is a longer-term relationship.

常見錯誤

❌She is a customer of the law firm.
✅She is a client of the law firm.
💡Professional services like law or consulting use 'client,' not 'customer.'
❌I am a customer of the hospital.
✅I am a patient at the hospital.
💡Healthcare uses 'patient' for people receiving medical treatment, not 'customer.'