sector
/ˈsektə/ · /ˈsektər/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4996 in the learning path
行业；部门；领域
Definitions
n. A particular part of an economy or area of activity.
行业；部门；领域
n. A particular section of a larger area.
区域；地段
n. A circle's part enclosed by two radii and an arc.
扇形
Example
My sister works in the banking sector now.
我姐姐现在在银行业工作。
Investment in the renewable energy sector can create jobs while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
投资可再生能源行业可以创造就业，同时减少对进口化石燃料的依赖。
Collocations
- the public sector
- the private sector
- the manufacturing sector
- the service sector
Word family
- sectoral (adj.)
Usage tip
sector常指经济中的某个行业，不一定是公司部门。
FAQ
- What does sector mean?
- A particular part of an economy or area of activity. A particular section of a larger area. A circle's part enclosed by two radii and an arc.
- How is sector pronounced?
- UK /ˈsektə/, US /ˈsektər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
