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mass-market

UKˌmæs ˈmɑːkɪtUSˌmæs ˈmɑːrkɪt

Meaning

1adj.

大众市场的;面向大众的

2vt.

以大众市场为目标生产或销售

Usage

The company is known for its mass-market paperback novels.

这家公司以其面向大众市场的平装小说而闻名。

They decided to mass-market the product to increase its accessibility.

他们决定将该产品推向大众市场以提高其可及性。

Mass-market brands often prioritize affordability over exclusivity.

大众市场品牌通常优先考虑 affordability( affordability ),而非 exclusivity( exclusivity )。

Etymology

该词是20世纪营销领域的复合词,由‘mass’(大规模)与‘market’(市场)直接组合而成,直观体现了“以大规模群体为目标市场”的核心概念。它最初形容专为普通大众生产而非精英阶层设计的商品,后引申为动词,指代针对广泛人群的标准化生产和销售策略。

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