storefront
/ˈstɔːfrʌnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstɔːrfrʌnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstȯr-ˌfrənt/ (ame, mw)
storefront — 名詞
- storefrontsingular
- storefrontsplural
1. the outer area of a shop that is on the street, with a door and glass windows th
店面；門面
商店面向街道的正面區域
the outer area of a shop that is on the street, with a door and glass windows that let people see the goods sold inside
The bakery's storefront had baskets of fresh bread in the window each morning.
那間麵包店的店面每天早上都會在櫥窗裡擺放新鮮麵包。
collocation: storefront + had [items] in the window
A crack ran across the storefront glass after the storm last Tuesday.
上週二的暴風雨過後，店面的玻璃上出現了一道裂痕。
The tailor painted his storefront bright blue to attract more customers.
那位裁縫師傅把店面漆成亮藍色，希望吸引更多客人上門。
New planters outside the storefront made the whole block feel more welcoming.
店面外的新花盆讓整條街感覺更溫馨了。
用法筆記
This sense is the literal meaning of the word. It is always about the physical front of a shop building, not the inside.
常見錯誤
storefront — 形容詞
- storefrontpositive
- more storefrontcomparative
- most storefrontsuperlative
1. describes a church that holds services in a small, simple shop space instead of
街頭教會的
在店面空間聚會的教會型態
describes a church that holds services in a small, simple shop space instead of a large traditional church building
The storefront church on Oak Street serves free breakfast to the neighborhood every Sunday.
橡樹街上那間街頭教會每週日為社區提供免費早餐。
pattern: storefront church + serves [community service]
A small choir from the storefront church sang at the community center last month.
一間街頭教會的小型詩班上個月在社區中心獻唱。
Volunteers repaired the roof of the storefront church before the winter rains began.
志工們在冬季雨季來臨前修好了那間街頭教會的屋頂。
- neighborhood church
broader term; does not specifically describe a shop-space setting
文法句型
storefront + noun (church)
用法筆記
Used specifically in American English to describe a small, often lower-income congregation that meets in a rented commercial space. It implies simplicity and close community ties.
2. describes an office or business that uses a room in a shop building at street le
店面的；臨街的
佔用街面店鋪空間的辦公室或商家
describes an office or business that uses a room in a shop building at street level, with a door that opens directly onto the pavement
Dr. Okonkwo opened a storefront dental office near the bus station for easy access.
Okonkwo 醫師在公車站附近開了一間店面牙科診所，方便民眾就診。
pattern: storefront + [profession] + office
The travel agency moved from a big building downtown to a small storefront space on Main Street.
那家旅行社從市中心的大樓搬到了主街上一個小店面空間。
collocation: storefront space
A storefront real estate office with a bright red sign replaced the old shoe shop.
一間掛著亮紅色招牌的店面房仲辦公室取代了原本的舊鞋店。
- street-level
broader — describes any space at ground level, not necessarily a former shop
文法句型
storefront + noun (office, shop, clinic)
用法筆記
Describes any business occupying what was originally built as a shop space. Frequently used with professional offices (dental, legal, real estate) to emphasize a street-level, accessible location.
3. describes professional services, especially legal or medical help, that are offe
社區服務的
以店面型式提供給社區的外展專業服務
describes professional services, especially legal or medical help, that are offered in a simple street-level space as a way to reach people in the local community who might not otherwise get help
The storefront legal clinic offered free advice to low-income families every Wednesday evening.
那間社區法律服務站每週三晚間為低收入家庭提供免費諮詢。
pattern: storefront + [service type] + offers [affordable help]
A storefront health center on King Street provides check-ups for uninsured patients.
國王街上有一間社區健康服務站，為沒有保險的病患提供健康檢查。
The city funded a storefront counseling service for teenagers struggling with anxiety.
市政府資助了一間社區諮商服務站，幫助面臨焦慮困擾的青少年。
- community-based
broader — describes any service located within a community, not necessarily in a shop space
文法句型
storefront + noun (lawyer, clinic, center)
用法筆記
This sense emphasizes the outreach or community-service nature of the business, not just its location. Often used for services that are low-cost, walk-in, and focused on underserved populations.