meat market

IPA/ˈmiːt mɑːkɪt/
IPA/ˈmiːt mɑːrkɪt/

meat market — noun

1. A shop or stall where customers buy uncooked meat, chicken, and sometimes fish t

1.名詞B1
釋義

A shop or stall where customers buy uncooked meat, chicken, and sometimes fish to cook at home.

例句

Mrs. Chen goes to the meat market each Saturday to buy fresh chicken for dinner.

goes to + the meat market

The meat market near the station sells pork, beef, and lamb at fair prices.

同義詞
  • butcher shop

    more common in American English for a shop that sells meat

  • butcher's

    common in British English, shorter form

文法句型

a/the meat market

at the meat market

用法筆記

Usually refers to a physical stall or small shop in a traditional market, rather than a large modern supermarket.

常見錯誤

❌I bought apples at the meat market.
✅I bought apples at the fruit market.
💡meat markets sell only animal products, not fruit or vegetables.

2. An informal, often disapproving term for a bar, club, or event where people go m

2.名詞C1
釋義

An informal, often disapproving term for a bar, club, or event where people go mainly to look for someone to have sex with, suggesting a shallow atmosphere where appearance matters more than personality.

例句

Theo stopped going to that club because it turned into a meat market on weekends.

turn into a meat market

My sister hated the singles party and called it a meat market full of rude people.

同義詞
  • pickup joint

    slang, more casual and less disapproving

  • hookup scene

    focuses on the social culture rather than a specific location

文法句型

a meat market

feel like a meat market

turn into a meat market

用法筆記

Almost always used to express criticism or discomfort. The speaker is usually describing a place they dislike. Not used in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌Let's go to that meat market for a fun night out.' (sounds like you approve of the objectifying atmosphere)
✅Let's find a nicer bar
💡that one is just a meat market.' — the phrase carries strong negative judgment.