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buy

/baɪ/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #484 in the learning path

购买

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Definitions

v. to obtain something by paying money for it

购买

v. to believe an explanation or accept an idea

相信;接受

n. something bought, especially something offering good value

买到的东西;合算的购买

Example

I need to buy some bread before breakfast.

我需要在吃早饭前买些面包。

Consumers can reduce packaging waste when they buy fresh produce from local markets.

消费者在当地市场购买新鲜农产品时,可以减少包装废弃物。

Collocations

  • buy in bulk
  • buy second-hand
  • buy time
  • a good buy

Word family

  • buyer (n.)

Synonyms

  • purchase

Antonyms

  • sell

Usage tip

过去式和过去分词均为bought;不要写成buyed。

FAQ

What does buy mean?
to obtain something by paying money for it to believe an explanation or accept an idea something bought, especially something offering good value
How is buy pronounced?
UK /baɪ/, US /baɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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