| 词汇 | consumerism |
| 释义 | consumerism noun[ U ] uk /kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm/ us /kənˈsuː.mɚ.ɪ.zəm/ politics the state of an advanced industrial society in which a lot of goods are bought and sold消费 disapproving the situation in which too much attention is given to buying and owning things: （过分强调购买和拥有商品的）消费主义 rampant consumerismHe disliked Christmas and its rampant (= extreme) consumerism.他不喜欢圣诞节和圣诞节期间狂热的购物潮。 Business - general words addressable addressable market Age of Exploration amortizable anti-commercial contract in/out contract something out contractual contractually coopetition in business initial public offering IPO lean leanly time-and-motion study trade secret transact triple play uberization You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Buying & selling - general words Greedy consumerism | American Dictionaryconsumerism noun[ U ] us/kənˈsu·məˌrɪz·əm/ social studies protection of consumers against harmful products or business methods consumerism | Business Englishconsumerism noun[ U ] uk /kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm/us ECONOMICS a situation involving large amounts of goods being sold to individuals rather than businesses, especially when this is very important to an economy: State boundaries matter little in an age of global consumerism and investment. More and more people are convinced of the importance of ethical and green consumerism. often disapproving the situation when too much attention is given to buying and owning things, often things that are not really necessary: Uncontrollable consumerism has become a watchword of our culture despite regular and compelling calls for its end. Bottled water very clearly reflects the wasteful and reckless consumerism in this country. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY the protection of customers from dishonest business activities and advertising, from unsafe products, etc.: In a competitive market consumerism can be in the interest of sellers as well as buyers, if it is made into an effective selling point. |
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