1. a person who purchases something
購買者，買家
The buyer paid for the car in cash.
買家用現金支付了這輛車的款項。
She is a frequent buyer at that bookstore.
她是那家書店的常客。
Buyer Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
buyer
noun
快速理解
What does "Buyer" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Buyer"?
指購買商品或服務的人，也常用於商業與房地產領域。
- 1
一般購買者
EN: a person who purchases goods or services
翻譯: 購買商品或服務的人
- 2
商業買家
EN: a person or company that buys products in large quantities, especially for resale
翻譯: 尤指為轉售而大量採購產品的人或公司
- 3
房地產買主
EN: a person who purchases property, such as a house or land
翻譯: 購買房產（如房屋或土地）的人
- 4
潛在客戶
EN: a prospective customer interested in making a purchase
翻譯: 有興趣進行購買的潛在客戶
小提醒：注意 'buyer' 和 'customer' 的細微差別：'buyer' 強調已完成或即將完成購買行為的人，常用於商業交易；'customer' 則泛指光顧商店或企業的客人，不一定每次都會購買。
發音（How to Pronounce "Buyer" in English）
How to pronounce "Buyer" in English?"Buyer" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Buyer" from YouTube Videos
Rob Harmon: How the market can keep streams flowing
TED
“After 140 years of conflict and 100 years of dry streams- a circumstance that litigation and regulation has not solved- we put together a market-based willing buyer, willing seller solution -- a solution that does not require litigation.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Buyer"?How does "Buyer" change by context?
2. a person whose job is to select and purchase goods for a store or company
採購員，採購經理
The fashion buyer is going to Paris for the trade show.
這位時裝採購員將前往巴黎參加貿易展。
As a buyer for a large supermarket, she negotiates with suppliers.
作為一家大型超市的採購員，她需要與供應商談判。
3. a person who is willing to purchase something, especially in a market context
（尤指市場上的）潛在買家，有意購買者
They are trying to find a buyer for their old house.
他們正在為他們的舊房子尋找買家。
The sudden economic downturn scared away potential buyers.
突如其來的經濟衰退嚇跑了潛在買家。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Buyer"?How to make natural sentences with "Buyer"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| buyer + of + [product] | ...的買家 | The company is a major buyer of recycled plastics. (該公司是回收塑膠的主要買家。) |
| buyer + for + [organization] | ...的採購人員 | She works as a buyer for a large department store. (她在一家大型百貨公司擔任採購。) |
| [adjective] + buyer | ...的買家 | First-time buyers often need more guidance. (首次購屋者通常需要更多指導。) |
| potential/prospective buyer | 潛在買家 | The real estate agent is showing the house to a prospective buyer. (房地產經紀人正帶一位潛在買家看房。) |
| find/attract a buyer | 找到/吸引買家 | They finally found a buyer for their old car. (他們終於為他們的舊車找到了買家。) |
| buyer's market | 買方市場 | With so many houses for sale, it's definitely a buyer's market. (有這麼多房屋待售，現在絕對是買方市場。) |
用法說明
How is "Buyer" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Buyer"?
buyer of vs buyer for
- buyer of + [物品/服務] 強調買家所購買的具體物品或服務，焦點在於「買了什麼」。
- buyer for + [機構/商店/專案] 強調買家所代表的機構或目的，焦點在於「為誰/為何而買」。
- 當表示「某物的買家」時，通常使用 buyer of。
- 當表示「為某公司採購的人」或「某市場的買家」時，通常使用 buyer for。 EN: She is a frequent buyer of vintage vinyl records. 翻譯: 她是古董黑膠唱片的常客。
EN:He works as a senior buyer for a major department store chain.
翻譯:他在一家大型百貨公司連鎖店擔任資深採購。
EN:We need to find a buyer for this commercial property.
翻譯:我們需要為這處商業地產找到買家。
EN:They are the largest buyer of our organic coffee beans.
翻譯:他們是我們有機咖啡豆的最大買家。
總結建議
一般來說，指「某物的購買者」用 buyer of，指「為某方進行採購的人」則用 buyer for。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Buyer" and similar words?How to choose "Buyer" vs alternatives?
buyer vs customer
「buyer」通常指特定交易中的購買者，強調購買行為本身；「customer」則指與商家有持續關係的顧客，強調商業往來關係。
buyer vs purchaser
「buyer」是日常通用詞；「purchaser」較正式，常用於法律、商業或官方文件中。
buyer vs consumer
「buyer」指實際做出購買決策和行動的個人或實體；「consumer」指最終使用或消耗產品/服務的終端使用者。
口語用法
How is "Buyer" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Buyer"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的購買行為或決定時，常會使用「buyer」來指稱那位購買者。 EN: So I heard the buyer backed out at the last minute. 翻譯: 所以我聽說買家在最後一刻反悔了。
EN:The seller said the buyer was really happy with the condition.
翻譯:賣家說買家對物品的狀況非常滿意。
語氣強調
為了強調購買者的角色、責任或特定身份，會在句子中特別點出「buyer」。 EN: As the buyer, you need to be completely sure before you commit. 翻譯: 身為買家，你在承諾之前必須完全確定。
EN:The first-time home buyer gets a special tax break.
翻譯:首次購屋者可以獲得特別的稅務減免。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用「the buyer...」作為短暫的停頓，以引出後續的說明或條件。 EN: The agreement protects... the buyer, in case of any hidden defects. 翻譯: 這份協議保護了…買家，以防有任何隱藏的瑕疵。
EN:We need to consider the interests of... the buyer, the seller, and the agent.
翻譯:我們需要考慮到…買家、賣家和仲介三方的利益。
正式寫作注意：在正式或法律文件中，應使用更精確的術語，如「purchaser」、「client」、「consumer」或「acquiring party」，並明確定義其權利義務。「buyer」在口語或一般商業溝通中沒問題，但在契約中可能顯得不夠正式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Buyer"?What fixed phrases with "Buyer" should I remember?
potential buyer
adjective + buyer
潛在買家
first-time buyer
adjective + buyer
首次購屋者
buyer's market
buyer's + noun
買方市場
buyer beware
buyer + verb (imperative)
買家自負（購物前請自行留意）
cash buyer
adjective + buyer
現金買家
find a buyer
verb + a buyer
找到買家
prospective buyer
adjective + buyer
預期買家；有意購買者
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Buyer"?Which "Buyer" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The buyer of the house is very satisfy.
✓The buyer of the house is very satisfied.
「buyer」是名詞，描述買家的狀態或感受時，應使用形容詞「satisfied」，而非動詞「satisfy」。
×He is a buyer of fruits.
✓He buys fruits. / He is a fruit buyer.
雖然語法上正確，但「a buyer of + 物品」的結構在口語中較不自然。通常會直接用動詞「buy」描述行為，或用複合名詞「fruit buyer」等來表示身份。
×The buyer want to negotiate the price.
✓The buyer wants to negotiate the price.
「buyer」是單數名詞，當主詞時，其後的動詞需使用第三人稱單數形式（加 -s）。
×I am the buyer for this contract.
✓I am the buyer under this contract.
在正式或法律文件中，表示「根據某合約」的買方，常用介系詞「under」，而非「for」。「for」多用於表示目的或代表對象。
×There are many buyers in the auction.
✓There are many buyers at the auction.
描述「在拍賣會現場」時，應使用介系詞「at」。「in」通常用於較大或較抽象的範圍（如 in the auction market）。
×The buyer and the seller's agreement.
✓The buyer's and the seller's agreement. / The agreement between the buyer and the seller.
當表示買方和賣方「共同擁有」的協議時，兩者都應使用所有格（'s）。更自然的說法是使用「between... and...」結構。
詞形變化
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