Definitions
n. the activity of buying and selling goods or services
贸易；交易
v. to buy, sell, or exchange goods or services
买卖；交换
n. a skilled job, especially one involving practical work
手艺；职业
Example
At lunch, I traded my apple for a pear.
午饭时，我用自己的苹果换了一个梨。
International trade can create employment, but governments must ensure that workers receive fair wages and adequate protection.
国际贸易可以创造就业，但政府必须确保工人获得公平的工资和充分的保障。
Collocations
- international trade
- trade agreement
- trade with
- learn a trade
Word family
- trader (n.)
- trading (n.)
Synonyms
- commerce
Usage tip
trade A for B指用A换B；by trade指职业上。
FAQ
- What does trade mean?
- the activity of buying and selling goods or services to buy, sell, or exchange goods or services a skilled job, especially one involving practical work
- How is trade pronounced?
- UK /treɪd/, US /treɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
