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merchant

/ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/

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noun

商人，生意人。

A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

Examples :

"The local merchant sold fresh produce at the farmer's market. "

本地的那个生意人在农贸市场卖新鲜农产品。

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noun

商人，店家。

The owner or operator of a retail business.

Examples :

"The merchant at the local grocery store sold fresh produce. "

当地杂货店的店家出售新鲜的农产品。

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noun

商船，货船

A trading vessel; a merchantman.

Examples :

"The merchant sailed from the port carrying a cargo of spices. "

这艘商船满载着香料，从港口扬帆起航。

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noun

买办，洋行大班。

Examples :

"The merchant oversaw the shipment of spices from the port, acting as the supercargo. "

那位买办作为洋行大班，监管着从港口运出的香料装运。

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verb

转口贸易，经商。

As a resident of a region, to buy goods from a non-resident and sell them to another non-resident.

Examples :

"a merchanting service"

转口贸易服务

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