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单词 carriage trade
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Definition of carriage trade in English:

carriage trade

noun
mass nounNorth American informal
  • The wealthy clientele of a business.

    〈北美〉上层社会主顾;富有的顾客

    determined to pursue the carriage trade, she quickly established an old-girl network
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Later, in 1883, it became a citrus farm, and finally in 1893 a holiday destination for the wealthy passengers of the East Coast carriage trade.
    • Perhaps it was because of the venue where he performed (and the carriage trade he attracted).
    • First, doing so would raise prices, restricting flight to the carriage trade.

Origin

With reference to people who formerly would have been wealthy enough to maintain a private carriage.

Definition of carriage trade in US English:

carriage trade

noun
North American informal
  • The wealthy clientele of a business.

    〈北美〉上层社会主顾;富有的顾客

    determined to pursue the carriage trade, she quickly established an old-girl network
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Perhaps it was because of the venue where he performed (and the carriage trade he attracted).
    • First, doing so would raise prices, restricting flight to the carriage trade.
    • Later, in 1883, it became a citrus farm, and finally in 1893 a holiday destination for the wealthy passengers of the East Coast carriage trade.

Origin

With reference to people who formerly would have been wealthy enough to maintain a private carriage.

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