in-store
in-store — 形容詞
1. Describes products, services, or events that are offered or take place inside a
店內的
在實體商店內發生或提供
Describes products, services, or events that are offered or take place inside a real-world shop rather than online — for example, an in-store discount that a shopper can only get by visiting the shop, or a cooking demonstration set up in the supermarket aisle.
The electronics store promoted its in-store repair service with a large banner outside.
那家電子產品商店在外面掛了一面大橫幅，宣傳店內的維修服務。
in-store + noun (repair service)
Shoppers can try the new perfume at the in-store testing counter before buying it.
購物者可以在購買前先到店內的試用櫃檯試試新款香水。
in-store + noun (testing counter)
Noa found a better price online than the one offered by the in-store display.
Noa 發現網上的價格比店內展示櫃上標的價錢更便宜。
The supermarket runs in-store tasting sessions for its bakery products every Saturday.
那家超市每週六為自家烘焙產品舉辦店內試吃活動。
collocation: in-store tasting sessions
In-store pickup allows customers to order online and collect their items from the local shop.
店內取貨讓顧客可以在網上下單，再到當地門市領取商品。
in-store + noun (pickup) — service combining online and physical retail
- in-store promotion
- in-store display
- in-store experience
- in-store pickup
- in-store event
- in-store service
- in-store offer
- in-store purchase
- on-site
Focuses on the physical location rather than the retail context; used more for services than products.
- on-premises
More formal; usually describes services or facilities at a business location.
- in-shop
Much less common; occasionally used in British English branding.
- online
Direct opposite — available or done through the internet.
- mail-order
Refers to ordering by post or catalogue rather than visiting a shop.
文法句型
in-store + noun
用法筆記
Always hyphenated when used before a noun. Do not confuse with the unhyphenated phrase 'in store', which means 'awaiting or about to happen in the future'.
常見錯誤
Waiting to happen to someone in the future; planned or prepared for someone, often used when the outcome is exciting, surprising, or unknown.
即將發生；等著（某人）
The new manager had no idea what challenges were in store for her on the first day.
The travel guide promised that many adventures were in store for the group who joined the mountain trek.
in-store — 副詞
1. In a physical shop rather than through an internet website — for example, decidi
在店內
在實體商店中（非網路）
In a physical shop rather than through an internet website — for example, deciding to buy something in-store after seeing it online, or checking whether an item is available in-store before making a trip.
Élise preferred to buy shoes in-store so that she could try them on first.
Élise 比較喜歡在實體店買鞋，這樣可以先試穿再決定。
in-store as adverb modifying verb buy
The website showed the item as available, but it was not in stock in-store.
網站上顯示有庫存，但店內實際上沒有現貨。
Yuna spotted the handbag on the website but decided to examine it in-store before buying.
Yuna 在網站上看到了那款手提包，但決定先到實體店仔細看看再購買。
adverb after verb: examine it in-store
Hari compared the prices listed on the app with those marked on the shelves in-store.
Hari 將應用程式上的價格與店內貨架上標的價錢做了比較。
The cashier explained that the discount was only available in-store, not on the website.
店員解釋說折扣只在實體店內有效，網站上不適用。
in-store contrasted directly with on the website
- buy in-store
- available in-store
- shop in-store
- purchase in-store
- return in-store
- order online and pick up in-store
- at the shop
More literal and conversational; less compact than 'in-store'.
- in person
Broader meaning — can refer to any face-to-face interaction, not just shopping.
用法筆記
As an adverb, 'in-store' typically appears after the verb ('buy in-store', 'available in-store'). It contrasts naturally with 'online' in the same sentence.
常見錯誤
同根字
- store名詞A1
- store動詞A2
- storefront名詞B1
- storewide形容詞B2