panic buying
noun/ˈpænɪk baɪɪŋ/
/ˈpænɪk baɪɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the act of buying large quantities of everyday items such as food, fuel, etc. because of concerns about them running out or prices rising
由于担心食品、燃料等日常用品用完或价格上涨而购买大量日常用品的行为 - Anxiety over the virus led to panic buying and empty shelves in stores.
对病毒的焦虑导致恐慌性抢购和商店货架空空如也。
- Anxiety over the virus led to panic buying and empty shelves in stores.