importer
/ɪmˈpɔːtə/ · /ɪmˈpɔːrtɚ/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #5330 in the learning path
进口商；进口国
Definitions
n. A person, company, or country buying goods from abroad.
进口商；进口国
Example
The importer showed us coffee beans from several countries.
那位进口商向我们展示了来自多个国家的咖啡豆。
A country that becomes a major food importer may face greater exposure to international price fluctuations.
一个成为主要粮食进口国的国家可能更容易受到国际价格波动的影响。
Collocations
- major importer
- net importer
- food importer
Word family
- import (v.)
- import (n.)
- importation (n.)
Antonyms
- exporter
Usage tip
既可指进口商，也可指进口商品的国家。
FAQ
- What does importer mean?
- A person, company, or country buying goods from abroad.
- How is importer pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈpɔːtə/, US /ɪmˈpɔːrtɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
