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    consumer

    US /kənˈsumɚ/

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    UK /kənˈsju:mə(r)/

    A2
    n. (c.)Countable NounPerson who buys goods or services
    If we know what the consumer wants, we will sell more clothes
    n. (c.)Countable NounAn economic agent who uses goods and services.
    Consumer spending is a key indicator of economic health.
    n. (c.)Countable NounAn organism that feeds on other organisms.
    In the food chain, the lion is a consumer of other animals.
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to people who buy goods and services.
    The company conducted consumer research to understand customer preferences.

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    Woman charged $7,000 for Subway sandwich

    02:08Woman charged $7,000 for Subway sandwich
    • Consumer investigator Justin Gray made a visit to the store where the pricey sandwich was purchased.

      Consumer investigator Justin Gray made a visit to the store where the pricey sandwich was purchased.

    • Consumer investigator Justin Gray made a visit to the store where the pricey sandwich was purchased.

      Consumer investigator Justin Gray made a visit to the store where the pricey sandwich was purchased.

    B1

    India’s Obesity Time Bomb

    08:57India’s Obesity Time Bomb
    • Throughout 2021 and 2022, Indian authorities consulted health and consumer rights experts and representatives of food companies about a new labelling system.

      Throughout 2021 and 2022, Indian authorities consulted health and consumer rights experts and representatives of food companies about a new labelling system.

    • Throughout 2021 and 2022, Indian authorities consulted health and consumer rights experts and representatives of food companies about a new labelling system.

      Throughout 2021 and 2022, Indian authorities consulted health and consumer rights experts and representatives of food companies about a new labelling system.

    B2

    Inside a Chinese EV Graveyard in Hangzhou | WSJ

    05:15Inside a Chinese EV Graveyard in Hangzhou | WSJ
    • One of them is Xiaomi, a tech giant best known for its consumer gadgets.

      One of them is Xiaomi, a tech giant best known for its consumer gadgets.

    • best known for its consumer gadgets.

      best known for its consumer gadgets.

    B1

    This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone

    07:57This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone
    • China remains the biggest semiconductor consumer.

      China remains the biggest semiconductor consumer.

    • China remains the biggest semiconductor consumer,

      China remains the biggest semiconductor consumer,

    B1

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • Meanwhile, American incentives to go green through tax credits, grants, funding, and consumer discounts also increase competition.

      Meanwhile, American incentives to go green through tax credits, grants, funding, and consumer discounts also increase competition.

    • funding, and consumer discounts  also increase competition.

      funding, and consumer discounts  also increase competition.

    B1

    Avengers: Infinity War Cast on Premiere of the Movie

    06:58Avengers: Infinity War Cast on Premiere of the Movie
    • I'm a consumer, first and foremost.

      I'm a consumer, first and foremost.

    • I'M A CONSUMER FIRST AND

      I'M A CONSUMER FIRST AND

    B1

    How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:09How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of
    • Moutai's consumer base has long been dominated by older and wealthier Chinese, who appreciate the brand's historical significance and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.

      Moutai's consumer base has long been dominated by older and wealthier Chinese, who appreciate the brand's historical significance and could afford to serve bottles during formal dinners.

    • That's why the company is trying to promote the brand overseas and expand its consumer base globally.

      That's why the company is trying to promote the brand overseas and expand its consumer base globally.

    B1

    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • Lower food prices had an added benefit since food cost less and wages in England remained high, workers would have more disposable income, which meant that if there were consumer goods available, they would be consumed, which incentivized people to make consumer goods more efficiently and therefore more cheaply.

      Lower food prices had an added benefit since food cost less and wages in England remained high, workers would have more disposable income, which meant that if there were consumer goods available, they would be consumed, which incentivized people to make consumer goods more efficiently and therefore more cheaply.

    • which meant that if there were consumer goods available,

      which meant that if there were consumer goods available,

    B1

    How to get your foot in the door during a tough job market

    04:16How to get your foot in the door during a tough job market
    • This morning in Consumer Confidential, a guide to kickstarting our careers.

      This morning in Consumer Confidential, a guide to kickstarting our careers.

    • This morning in Consumer Confidential, a guide to kick-starting our careers: which jobs are hot, where to find work, and

      This morning in Consumer Confidential, a guide to kick-starting our careers: which jobs are hot, where to find work, and

    A2

    A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake

    06:39A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake
    • In essence, VAT is a tax that is paid by everyone involved with the manufacture of a given object or foodstuff and the consumer.

      In essence, VAT is a tax that is paid by everyone involved with the manufacture of a given object or foodstuff and the consumer.

    • In essence, VAT is a tax that is paid by everyone involved with the manufacture of a given object or foodstuff and the consumer.

      In essence, VAT is a tax that is paid by everyone involved with the manufacture of a given object or foodstuff and the consumer.

    B1