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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

wholesale

英  [ˈhəʊlseɪl]
    

[ADJ, ADV, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. （破坏、迁移或变动）大规模的

    You use wholesale to describe the destruction, removal, or changing of something when it affects a very large number of things or people.

    双语例句

    例：

    They are only doing what is necessary to prevent wholesale destruction of vegetation.

    他们所做的只是为防止植被遭大规模破坏而必须做的事情。

    ADV. 副词
  • 1. 批发地

    If something is sold wholesale, it is sold in large quantities and at cheaper prices, usually to shops.

    双语例句

    例：

    The fabrics are sold wholesale to retailers, fashion houses, and other manufacturers.

    这些纺织品批发给零售商、时装店和其他厂家。

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1. [U 不可数名词] 批发

    Wholesale is the activity of buying and selling goods in large quantities and therefore at cheaper prices, usually to shops who then sell them to the public. Compare retail.

    双语例句

    例：

    Warehouse clubs allow members to buy goods at wholesale prices.

    仓储式会所允许会员以批发价购买商品。

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