trader

trader — noun

1. anyone whose work consists of buying goods or products and then reselling them t

1.名詞B1
釋義

anyone whose work consists of buying goods or products and then reselling them to customers — whether from a shop, a market stall, online, or by travelling between locations.

例句

Amira bought fresh vegetables from the trader at the weekly market.

collocation: market trader

The antique trader examined the old clock carefully before making an offer.

compound: antique trader

同義詞
  • merchant

    Often suggests a shop owner dealing in one type of goods, e.g. a wine merchant, rather than a general buyer-seller.

  • dealer

    More specialized — usually implies a specific category (art dealer, car dealer) and may involve wholesale.

  • vendor

    Focuses on the seller at the point of sale, especially in markets or temporary stalls.

  • retailer

    A business that sells directly to the public, not necessarily a person; more formal.

文法句型

trader + in [goods/commodities]

trader + prepositional phrase (from/at)

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 2: this sense refers to goods and products people use in daily life (vegetables, clothes, furniture), not financial instruments. A general trader may operate from a shop, a market stall, or online.

常見錯誤

❌He is a trader of car.
✅He is a car trader.' or 'He is a trader in cars.
💡Use 'trader in [goods]' or a compound like 'car trader', not 'trader of [goods]'.
❌My uncle is a trader who builds houses.
✅My uncle is a tradesperson who builds houses.
💡'Trader' means someone who buys and sells; 'tradesperson' means a skilled manual worker.

2. a person whose job is buying and selling stocks, bonds, currencies, or other fin

2.名詞B2
釋義

a person whose job is buying and selling stocks, bonds, currencies, or other financial assets, typically aiming to profit from short-term changes in their value.

例句

Evelyn works as a currency trader for a large bank in Taipei.

compound: currency trader

The stock trader watched the market screens all morning before placing any orders.

同義詞
  • investor

    An investor holds assets for the long term, while a trader aims for short-term gains.

  • dealer

    In finance, a dealer buys and sells for their own account rather than for clients.

  • broker

    A broker acts as a middleperson between buyers and sellers; they do not necessarily trade with their own money.

文法句型

stock trader

currency trader

bond trader

day trader

用法筆記

This sense is the default meaning of 'trader' in news and business contexts. A stock trader and a currency trader use different markets but share the same goal of profiting from price changes. Frequently appears in compounds: stock trader, day trader, forex trader.

常見錯誤

❌A trader buys and sells vegetables.' (when financial context is intended)
✅A trader buys and sells stocks and bonds.
💡Make sure the goods match the context: financial vs. physical goods.