early 15c., "in large quantities," from whole (adj.) + sale; the general sense of "extensive" is attested from 1640s. As a verb from 1800. Related: Wholesaling; wholesaler.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. Once wholesale prices are deregulated, consumer prices will also rise.
一旦批發(fā)價(jià)格放開(kāi),零售價(jià)格也會(huì)隨之上漲。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. Warehouse clubs allow members to buy goods at wholesale prices.