1. related to buying and selling goods and services
與商品和服務的買賣有關的
The city's commercial district is full of shops and offices.
這座城市的商業區遍布商店和辦公室。
They are studying commercial law at university.
他們在大學裡攻讀商業法。
Commercial Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
commercial
adjective
快速理解
What does "Commercial" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Commercial"?
主要描述與商業、貿易或營利相關的事物。
- 1
商業的
EN: related to the buying and selling of goods and services
翻譯: 與商品和服務買賣相關的
- 2
營利的
EN: concerned with making a profit
翻譯: 以營利為目的的
- 3
廣告的
EN: related to or used in advertising
翻譯: 與廣告相關或用於廣告的
- 4
大規模生產的
EN: produced in large quantities for general sale
翻譯: 為大眾銷售而大規模生產的
小提醒：注意 'commercial' 作為形容詞和名詞（指電視或廣播廣告）的用法不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Commercial" in English）
How to pronounce "Commercial" in English?"Commercial" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Commercial" from YouTube Videos
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“But our homemade play-dough actually has half the resistance of commercial Play-Doh. And that sugar dough, Well, it's 150 times more resistant to electric current than that salt dough.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Commercial"?How does "Commercial" change by context?
2. intended to make a profit
以營利為目的的
The film was a huge commercial success.
這部電影在商業上取得了巨大的成功。
The farm has started commercial production of organic vegetables.
這座農場已開始有機蔬菜的商業化生產。
3. broadcast on television or radio and paid for by advertisements
（電視或廣播節目）由廣告付費播出的
The show was interrupted by a commercial break.
節目被廣告時段打斷了。
Commercial radio stations rely on advertising revenue.
商業廣播電台依賴廣告收入。
4. not of the highest quality, made for the mass market
（品質）非頂級的，為大眾市場製造的
This is a good commercial grade paint for everyday use.
這是一種適合日常使用的良好商業級油漆。
The artist felt the design was too commercial and lacked originality.
藝術家覺得這個設計太過商業化，缺乏原創性。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Commercial"?How to make natural sentences with "Commercial"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| commercial + noun | 商業的… | The company is looking for a commercial partner. (這家公司正在尋找商業合作夥伴。) |
| commercial + venture/enterprise | 商業的企業/事業 | It started as a small commercial venture. (它最初是一項小型商業事業。) |
| commercial + success/failure | 商業上的成功/失敗 | The film was a huge commercial success. (這部電影在商業上取得了巨大的成功。) |
| commercial + use/purpose | 商業用途/目的 | This software is not licensed for commercial use. (此軟體未獲授權用於商業用途。) |
| commercial + break/interruption | 廣告插播/中斷 | The show was interrupted by a commercial break. (節目被廣告插播打斷了。) |
| commercial + district/area/zone | 商業區 | The hotel is located in the bustling commercial district. (這間酒店位於繁忙的商業區。) |
| commercial + property/real estate | 商業地產/不動產 | He invests primarily in commercial property. (他主要投資於商業地產。) |
| commercial + flight/service | 商業航班/服務 | The first commercial flight took off this morning. (首班商業航班於今早起飛。) |
| commercial + product/goods | 商業產品/商品 | They develop commercial products for the tech industry. (他們為科技產業開發商業產品。) |
| commercial + interest/consideration | 商業利益/考量 | The decision was based purely on commercial interests. (這個決定純粹是基於商業利益。) |
用法說明
How is "Commercial" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Commercial"?
commercial 與 commercially 的用法區別
- commercial 主要用作形容詞，描述與商業、貿易或營利相關的事物。
- commercially 是副詞，用來修飾動詞、形容詞或其他副詞，表示「在商業上」、「以商業方式」或「大規模地」。
- 當修飾名詞時，必須使用形容詞 commercial。
- 當描述一個動作是如何進行，或一個產品是否成功進入市場時，通常使用副詞 commercially。 EN: They are looking for commercial property in the city center. 翻譯: 他們正在市中心尋找商業地產。
EN:This product is not yet commercially available.
翻譯:這項產品尚未在市面上銷售。
EN:The commercial success of the film was unexpected.
翻譯:這部電影的商業成功出乎意料。
EN:The new technology has been commercially developed.
翻譯:這項新技術已進行商業化開發。
總結建議
記住：描述「事物」的商業性質用 commercial，描述「動作」的商業層面則用 commercially。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Commercial" and similar words?How to choose "Commercial" vs alternatives?
commercial vs business
「commercial」強調與買賣、營利相關的性質；「business」則泛指所有商業活動、交易或公司企業本身。
commercial vs economic
「commercial」側重具體的商業交易與營利；「economic」則涵蓋整體經濟體系、理論或效益。
commercial vs mercantile
兩者皆與貿易相關，但「commercial」更通用、現代；「mercantile」較書面，常指歷史或特定貿易體系。
口語用法
How is "Commercial" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Commercial"?
引述
在對話中，人們有時會用 "commercial" 來引述或提及某個特定的廣告、商業活動或商業性質的事物。 EN: Did you see that new car commercial during the game? It was hilarious. 翻譯: 你有看到比賽中播的那個新車廣告嗎？超好笑的。
EN:He keeps talking about his "commercial project" like it's the next big thing.
翻譯:他一直把他的「商業企劃」掛在嘴邊，好像那是下一個大熱門一樣。
語氣強調
當想強調某件事物純粹是為了營利、缺乏藝術性或誠意時，會用 "commercial" 帶有貶義。 EN: The movie felt too commercial, just designed to sell toys. 翻譯: 這部電影感覺太商業化了，根本就是為了賣玩具而拍的。
EN:Don't make your passion so commercial. Keep it real.
翻譯:別把你的熱情搞得那麼商業化。保持真誠吧。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，有時會用 "commercial" 相關的短語作為填充，特別是談論商業、工作或媒體內容時。 EN: So, the idea is... you know, commercially viable... and then we launch. 翻譯: 所以，這個點子是…你知道的，在商業上可行…然後我們就推出。
EN:It's not just art; it's also... well, commercial, I guess.
翻譯:這不光是藝術；它同時也…嗯，算是商業性的吧。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將 "commercial" 用於上述口語中的停頓填充或過於隨意的引述。應使用更精確、正式的詞語來描述商業性質、盈利能力或廣告內容，例如 "profit-driven"、"advertisement"、"revenue-generating" 或 "mercantile"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Commercial"?What fixed phrases with "Commercial" should I remember?
commercial success
adjective + noun
商業上的成功
commercial break
adjective + noun
廣告時段
commercial vehicle
adjective + noun
商用車輛
commercial property
adjective + noun
商業地產
commercial bank
adjective + noun
商業銀行
commercial flight
adjective + noun
商業航班
commercial law
adjective + noun
商法
commercial application
adjective + noun
商業應用
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Commercial"?Which "Commercial" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The company made a very commercial.
✓The company made a very successful commercial.
將形容詞 'commercial' 誤用作名詞。'Commercial' 作形容詞時意為「商業的」，作名詞時才指「電視或廣播廣告」。此處想表達「廣告」，應使用名詞形式，或改用 'advertisement'。
×This is a commercial business venture.
✓This is a commercial venture. / This is a business venture.
'Commercial' 與 'business' 語義重複，因為兩者都含有「商業的」意思。通常擇一使用即可，使句子更簡潔。
×The government is focusing on commercial growth.
✓The government is focusing on economic growth.
混淆 'commercial'（商業的，指買賣交易）與 'economic'（經濟的，指更廣泛的國家或區域財富、生產體系）。描述整體經濟成長應用 'economic'。
×She works for a commercial charity organization.
✓She works for a charity organization. / She works for a non-profit organization.
'Commercial' 隱含「以營利為目的」之意，與慈善機構 (charity) 或非營利組織 (non-profit) 的本質矛盾。描述這類組織不應使用 'commercial'。
×The director refused to make the film more commercial.
✓The director refused to make the film more commercially viable. / ...more mainstream.
雖然 'commercial' 在藝術領域常被理解為「迎合大眾市場的」，但直接形容作品本身可能帶有貶義。更精確的說法是描述其商業潛力 ('commercially viable') 或受眾取向 ('mainstream', 'popular')。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Commercial"?What are tense/participle forms of "Commercial"?