market
market — adjective
- marketpositive
- marketercomparative
- marketestsuperlative
1. relating to the price, rate, or value that is currently considered typical withi
relating to the price, rate, or value that is currently considered typical within any given trade or industry.
Elena checked the market price of gold before selling her old jewelry.
collocation: market price / market rate / market value
The bank offered the Watanabes a home loan at the current market rate of seven percent.
Tomás refused to sell his house below the market value in that neighbourhood.
Rania compared the market rates of three internet providers before signing a contract.
文法句型
market + noun (used attributively)
用法筆記
Always used before a noun; the noun specifies what is being measured (price, rate, value, demand, etc.)
常見錯誤
market — noun
- marketsingular
- marketsplural
1. the individuals or groups who are likely to purchase a specific item or service,
the individuals or groups who are likely to purchase a specific item or service, or the geographic region in which products are offered for sale.
Samsung studied the youth market before launching the Galaxy A series in India.
collocation: youth market / target market / global market
Sofia's handmade bags have found a strong market among tourists in Barcelona.
There is a growing market for organic baby food in Japan and South Korea.
Vikram identified a niche market for eco-friendly packaging in South Africa.
文法句型
the market for [something]
[product] + market
用法筆記
Often used with a preceding noun that specifies who the buyers are, e.g. youth market, luxury market, export market.
常見錯誤
2. the system in which goods, services, or financial securities are traded, with pr
the system in which goods, services, or financial securities are traded, with prices shaped by supply and demand.
The housing market slowed down after interest rates went up last year.
collocation: housing market / stock market / labour market
Jabari works as an analyst who watches the Asian stock markets every morning.
A sharp fall in oil prices shook the global energy market in early spring.
Haruto follows the bond market closely because his pension fund invests in government debt.
文法句型
the [product] market
market in [product]
用法筆記
When referring to the stock exchange, 'the market' (with definite article) is common shorthand.
常見錯誤
3. a state of being interested in buying a particular type of thing at the present
a state of being interested in buying a particular type of thing at the present time. Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'in the market for'.
After their old car broke down, the Watanabes were in the market for a new van.
fixed phrase: be in the market for [something]
The hospital is in the market for two new MRI machines for the radiology department.
Amira mentioned that her uncle is in the market for a small fishing boat.
After the fire damaged their kitchen, the cafe owners were in the market for new ovens.
- looking for
everyday synonym; less formal and not tied to business contexts
文法句型
be in the market for [something]
用法筆記
Used only in the set expression 'in the market for'. The for-phrase is essential. Not used in other grammatical contexts.
常見錯誤
4. offered or ready for purchase, most often describing a newly released product or
offered or ready for purchase, most often describing a newly released product or a property that an owner is trying to sell.
Their family home has been on the market for six months with no buyer yet.
fixed phrase: on the market
The latest gaming console came on to the market just before the holidays.
Elena decided to put her vintage car on the market after restoring it completely.
A rare painting by a local artist recently came on to the market and sold quickly.
- sold out
means all stock has been bought
文法句型
on the market
come on to the market
put something on the market
用法筆記
Used in the set phrase 'on the market' or 'put on the market'. To 'come on to the market' suggests a recent release or listing.
常見錯誤
5. a physical location, often outdoors or inside a large building, where vendors ga
a physical location, often outdoors or inside a large building, where vendors gather at regular times to trade products such as fresh food, clothes, or handmade crafts.
Tamar buys fresh vegetables at the farmers' market every Saturday morning.
collocation: farmers' market / flea market / Christmas market
The old town square turns into a lively flower market every Wednesday.
Hari found a beautiful handmade rug at the night market in Chiang Mai.
Every December the town square hosts a Christmas market with wooden stalls and hot wine.
- bazaar
used especially for markets in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa
- fair
often temporary or seasonal; can also include entertainment
- marketplace
emphasises the physical space rather than the event
文法句型
at the market
go to market
market + noun (market stall)
用法筆記
Distinct from sense 1 (target buyers) and sense 6 (a shop); this sense always refers to a physical gathering place.
常見錯誤
6. a retail store carrying food and household supplies, such as a supermarket or a
a retail store carrying food and household supplies, such as a supermarket or a local grocery shop.
Mira stopped at the market on her way home to pick up milk and eggs.
The corner market stays open until eleven at night for late shoppers.
collocation: corner market / local market / grocery market
Anthony works part-time stocking shelves at a small market near campus.
Sivan walked to the market to buy rice, cooking oil, and a bag of apples.
- supermarket
larger than a corner market; self-service with many aisles
- grocery store
specifically a food shop; the most common American synonym
- corner shop
British term for a small local shop
文法句型
go to the market
at the market
用法筆記
This sense is common in American English. In British English, 'market' usually refers to sense 5 (the physical marketplace), and a food shop is called a 'supermarket' or 'grocery shop'.
常見錯誤
market — verb
- marketpresent simple I / you / we / they
- markets3rd person singular
- marketing-ing form
- marketedpast simple
1. to make a product or service known to potential buyers through advertising, bran
to make a product or service known to potential buyers through advertising, branding, and other commercial activities so that people want to buy it.
The company marketed the new sneakers as the lightest running shoes ever made.
pattern: be marketed as [something]
Developers marketed the beachfront apartments mainly to wealthy retirees from abroad.
pattern: market + [product] + to + [people]
Organic snacks are now being marketed in schools across the country.
The fitness app is marketed to busy parents who want short home workouts.
A small bakery marketed its cakes by posting photos on social media every morning.
文法句型
market + [product]
be marketed as [something]
market + [product] + to + [people]
用法筆記
Frequently passive ('is marketed', 'are marketed'). The 'as' complement introduces the selling angle or claim. The 'to' complement identifies the target audience.
常見錯誤
2. to buy and sell goods, shares, or commodities as part of one's business activiti
to buy and sell goods, shares, or commodities as part of one's business activities, especially as a professional trader.
The family business has marketed in premium coffee beans from Colombia for over forty years.
pattern: market in [commodities]
Vivek's family has marketed in rubber from their plantation for over three decades.
pattern: market in [commodity]
Linh's trading firm markets in fair-trade coffee sourced from small farms in Vietnam.
Valentina markets in cocoa beans, buying directly from growers in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Before the railways arrived, Cyrus's ancestors marketed in timber along the river routes.
文法句型
market in [goods/commodities]
用法筆記
Less common than sense 1. In modern business English, 'trade in' is more frequent than 'market in' for this meaning. The preposition 'in' introduces the type of goods.