low-end

IPA/ˈləʊ end/
IPA/ˈləʊ end/

low-end — adjective

1. used to describe a product or group of goods that sits at the bottom of a price

1.形容詞B1
釋義

used to describe a product or group of goods that sits at the bottom of a price scale and usually has the fewest extra functions or features

例句

Rather than spending a fortune, Selim picked a low-end camera for his first photography class.

low-end + noun describing a basic product choice

The low-end option on the menu costs under five dollars and still tastes quite good.

attributive: low-end option

同義詞
  • budget

    broader — can describe any reasonably priced purchase across categories

  • economy

    often implies a no-frills tier within a service category (economy class, economy rental)

  • entry-level

    suggests the simplest model for beginners, often but not always the cheapest

反義詞
  • high-end

    the most expensive and feature-rich end of a product line

  • premium

    implies superior quality and higher price

文法句型

low-end + noun

用法筆記

Frequently appears before nouns naming product categories. Contrasts with 'high-end' (the most expensive options) and 'mid-range' (options in the middle).

常見錯誤

❌I bought a low-end computer for $2000.
✅I bought a low-end computer for $300.
💡Low-end describes the cheapest items in a product group, not just any inexpensive item.

2. aimed at customers who have little money to spend, focusing on keeping costs dow

2.形容詞B1
釋義

aimed at customers who have little money to spend, focusing on keeping costs down rather than offering luxury or extra features

例句

The restaurant chain is designed for the low-end market, with meals costing under three dollars.

low-end market — referring to a consumer segment

Yael runs a low-end hair salon that charges low prices and does not take appointments.

同義詞
  • budget

    interchangeable in many cases, but 'budget' sounds slightly more neutral

  • discount

    emphasises lower prices rather than the target customer

  • economy

    common for service categories like airlines and hotels

反義詞
  • luxury

    targets wealthy customers with expensive services and products

  • upscale

    aimed at higher-income buyers seeking quality and status

文法句型

low-end + noun

用法筆記

Common in marketing and business contexts to describe a target audience or market segment. Unlike sense 1, this sense emphasises the consumer's limited budget rather than the product's position in a brand lineup.

常見錯誤

❌This five-star hotel serves the low-end market.
✅This hostel serves the low-end market for travelers on a tight budget.
💡Low-end implies basic, low-cost services, not simply cheap versions of anything.