chandler

• 名词，指制作或出售蜡烛、肥皂、油脂和颜料的人；历史上也指零售食品和日用品的商人。

A noun referring to a person who makes or sells candles, soap, oils, and paints, or historically a retail dealer in provisions and supplies.

1. Retail dealer in provisionsC1formalbritish

   A person who sells household supplies, provisions, and groceries.

   杂货商

   • The chandler stocked the ship with enough food for the voyage.
   • He bought flour and sugar from the local chandler.
   • The chandler's shop was a vital source of supplies for the village.

   同义词grocerprovisionersuppliervictualler

2. Candle and soap makerC1formal

   A person who makes and sells candles, soap, oils, and paints.

   蜡烛和肥皂制造商

   • The chandler crafted beautiful beeswax candles for the church.
   • In medieval times, the chandler was an important trade.
   • She bought scented soap from the chandler's workshop.