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cottage industry

/ˈkɒtɪdʒ ˈɪndəstri/

翻译: 指以小规模、常在家中进行的商品生产活动,通常由个人或家庭经营,投入的资金和设备很少。

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/ˈkɒtɪdʒ ˈɪndəstri/B2formalbusiness
  • zh指以小规模、常在家中进行的商品生产活动,通常由个人或家庭经营,投入的资金和设备很少。

A small-scale, often home-based business or manufacturing activity where goods are produced by individuals or families, typically with minimal investment and equipment.

  1. Small-scale home-based businessB2formal

    A business or manufacturing activity carried out by people in their own homes, often involving manual labor or craft skills.

    zh家庭手工业

    • She runs a cottage industry making handmade soaps and candles.
    • The village is known for its cottage industry of weaving baskets.
    • Many families rely on cottage industries like pottery for their income.
  2. Small specialized sectorC1formal

    A small, often informal, sector of an economy or activity that operates on a limited scale.

    zh家庭手工业

    • The local food market has become a cottage industry for artisan bakers.
    • Online tutoring has turned into a cottage industry for many retired teachers.
    • The production of custom furniture has grown into a cottage industry in this region.