marketplace

/ˈmɑːkɪtpleɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɑːrkɪtpleɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmär-kət-ˌplās/ (ame, mw)

marketplace — 名詞

  • marketplacesingular
  • marketplacesplural

1. the overall economic system or commercial environment in which companies sell pr

1.名詞B2
釋義

市場環境

企業之間競爭與交易的經濟環境

the overall economic system or commercial environment in which companies sell products, offer services, and compete for customers across a particular industry or region.

例句

The global marketplace has become more connected thanks to the internet and faster shipping.

全球市場環境因為網際網路和更快的航運而變得更加緊密連結。

collocation: global marketplace

Before launching her vegan cheese brand, Amara studied the crowded food marketplace for months.

在推出她的純素起司品牌之前，Amara 花了幾個月研究競爭激烈的食品市場環境。

pattern: study/research the marketplace

同義詞
  • market

    shorter, more general term; 'marketplace' emphasises the system and environment

  • economy

    broader term covering all economic activity, not just buying and selling

  • commercial sector

    more formal; refers to the part of the economy driven by private businesses

文法句型

the marketplace

[adjective] marketplace

用法筆記

Frequently used with an adjective that specifies the industry or scope (e.g., global marketplace, digital marketplace, job marketplace). The definite article 'the' is common when referring to the general concept.

常見錯誤

❌The marketplace of ideas is important for democracy' (a figurative use still acceptable but less common).
✅A healthy marketplace depends on fair competition.
💡The literal business meaning is the primary learner sense.

2. a website or mobile application where individual sellers and buyers connect to e

2.名詞B1
釋義

網路市集

讓人們在網路上買賣商品的平台

a website or mobile application where individual sellers and buyers connect to exchange new or used goods, services, or information.

例句

Leila sold her vintage camera on an online marketplace within a few hours.

Leila 在一個網路市集上賣掉了她的古董相機，幾個小時就成交了。

pattern: sell [something] on an online marketplace

Greta uploaded clear photos of her handmade earrings to meet the marketplace's rules for sellers.

Greta 上傳了她手工耳環的清晰照片，以符合這個網路市集對賣家的規定。

usage: marketplace as platform with rules

同義詞
  • online platform

    broader term that also covers non-commercial sites like social media

  • e-commerce site

    more specific to retail; 'marketplace' implies multiple independent sellers

文法句型

an online marketplace

[name] marketplace

用法筆記

Commonly modified by an adjective describing the type of platform (e.g., online marketplace, digital marketplace, peer-to-peer marketplace). Brand names like Etsy, Amazon, or eBay are often described as 'marketplaces'.

常見錯誤

❌I bought it from marketplace.
✅I bought it from an online marketplace.
💡The countable noun needs a determiner (a/an/the).

3. an outdoor public space within a community where vendors set up stalls and sell

3.名詞A2
釋義

露天市場

城鎮中販售生鮮食品與手工藝品的戶外市集

an outdoor public space within a community where vendors set up stalls and sell fresh food, clothing, crafts, and other everyday goods directly to shoppers.

例句

Every Sunday the town square becomes a busy marketplace full of fruit and flower stalls.

每到星期天，這個小鎮廣場就變成一個熱鬧的露天市場，擺滿了水果和花卉攤位。

pattern: become/turn into a marketplace

Theo bought a handwoven bag from a craftswoman at the outdoor marketplace in Oaxaca.

Theo 在 Oaxaca 的露天市場向一位手工藝者買了一條手織提袋。

同義詞
  • market

    shorter and more common in everyday speech; 'marketplace' can sound slightly more formal or descriptive

  • bazaar

    refers specifically to markets in Middle Eastern or South Asian contexts; less common in general English

文法句型

the [name] marketplace

[location] marketplace

用法筆記

Interchangeable with 'market' in many contexts for physical spaces, though 'marketplace' often suggests a permanent square or established location rather than a temporary weekly setup.