🇬🇧🇨🇳 retail - 零售 : English Lesson

Meaning of "retail" ("零售"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Retail is the business of selling things to people, usually one at a time, in places like shops or online stores. When you go to a shop and buy a toy, a snack, or new shoes, you are part of retail. Retail is different from big factories or warehouses, because retail is the final step where the product finally reaches the customer.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The dinosaur museum had a retail gift shop where you could buy tiny plastic versions of things that used to eat you.

When Dad saw the toy retail prices, he needed a second pair of glasses and a chair to sit on.

At the wizard’s retail shop, you could return a broom if it flew you into a tree more than three times.

At the monster mall, the retail section for toothbrushes was enormous, because fangs need extra cleaning.

The cat tried working in retail, but it kept taking naps on the cash register instead of helping customers.

At dawn the small shop opened for retail. A woman sold apples at retail from a small retail table; a child held a coin, eyes bright. The shop kept a retail sign and warm light in the window. People walking by stopped for retail bread and a smile. When the bell rang, the woman said, "Thank you," and smiled.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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