| 单词 | to trade down |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto trade down to trade down Originally U.S. intransitive. To buy or sell cheaper goods than previously or than usual, usually in larger quantities; (in later use) to sell something and buy a cheaper replacement. Also in extended use. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > [verb (intransitive)] > deal in cheaper or dearer goods to trade down1905 to trade up1905 1905 Men's Wear 10 Mar. 75/1 It was said he would never make good on losses by trading down. 1942 Sun (Baltimore) 22 July 3/2 Catering to the masses, the fur trade is ‘trading down’, Green said, offering practical furs..in economical designs. 1978 Guardian 6 Oct. 9/4 As taste and supply standardised, so we traded down. 1989 Which? Apr. 201/2 To find the money, you can ‘trade down’—sell your home and move to a cheaper one. 2014 Daily Mirror (Nexis) 28 May 25 Most of us will trade down when it comes to fruit and veg. < as lemmas |
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