English主要词典
sale
Universal Words
noun
1 [U,C] an act or the process of selling sth:
the sale of cars / clothes / goods * regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages * I haven't made a sale all week. * She gets 10% commission on each sale.
2 (sales) [pl.] the number of items sold:
Retail sales fell in November by 10%. * Export sales were up by 32% last year. * The company reported booming sales figures. * a sales drive / campaign (= a special effort to sell more)
3 (sales) [U] (also sales department [C]) the part of a company that deals with selling its products:
a sales and marketing director * She works in sales / the sales department. * The Weldon Group has a 6000 strong sales force.
4 [C] an occasion when a shop/store sells its goods at a lower price than usual:
The sale starts on December 28th. * the January sales * I bought a coat in the sales. * sale prices / goods
5 [C] an occasion when goods are sold, especially an AUCTION:
a contemporary art sale
seealsoCARBOOTSALE, GARAGESALE, JUMBLESALE
IDIOMS
for sale available to be bought, especially from the owner:
I'm sorry, it's not for sale. * They've put their house up for sale. * an increase in the number of stolen vehicles being offered for sale * a 'for sale' sign
on sale
1 available to be bought, especially in a shop/store:
Tickets are on sale from the booking office. * The new model goes on sale next month.
2 (especially AmE) being offered at a reduced price:
All video equipment is on sale today and tomorrow.
(on) sale or return (BrE) (of goods) supplied with the agreement that any item that is not sold can be sent back without having to be paid for
