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niches

/ˈnɪtʃɪz/ /ˈniːʃɪz/

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noun

壁龛，凹处，小众市场

A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.

Examples :

"The museum wall had several niches holding ancient Greek statues. "

博物馆的墙上有几个壁龛，里面摆放着古希腊雕像。

architecture art position space

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noun

生态位，合适的角落.

A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.

Examples :

"Different birds in the forest occupy different niches: some eat seeds from the ground, while others hunt insects in the trees. "

森林里不同的鸟类占据着不同的生态位，合适的角落：有的在地上吃种子，有的在树上捕食昆虫。

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利基市场，适合的领域

(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.

Examples :

"Many small businesses find success by catering to specific niches within the larger market, like selling only organic baby food. "

许多小企业通过满足大市场中的特定利基市场而获得成功，比如只销售有机婴儿食品。

business job position economy

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朝向麦加的壁龛, 指向克尔白的箭头.

An arrow woven into a prayer rug pointing in the direction of qibla.

Examples :

"The prayer rug had niches woven into its design, each a small arrow guiding worshippers towards Mecca. "

这块祈祷毯的设计中织入了朝向麦加的壁龛，也就是指向克尔白的箭头，每个小箭头都引导着信徒朝向麦加的方向。

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