commerce
/ˈkɒmɜːs/ · /ˈkɑːmɝːs/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #3526 in the learning path
商业；贸易
Definitions
n. The activity of buying and selling goods and services.
商业；贸易
Example
The new bridge has brought more commerce to town.
这座新桥给镇上带来了更多商贸活动。
Online commerce enables small businesses to reach international customers without opening physical shops abroad.
网上贸易让小企业无需在海外开设实体店，也能接触国际客户。
Collocations
- international commerce
- electronic commerce
- chamber of commerce
Word family
- commercial (adj.)
- commercially (adv.)
- commercialise (v.)
Synonyms
- trade
- business
Usage tip
commerce通常不可数，侧重商品和服务的买卖活动。
FAQ
- What does commerce mean?
- The activity of buying and selling goods and services.
- How is commerce pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒmɜːs/, US /ˈkɑːmɝːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
