mercantile

• 与贸易、商业或商人有关的；有时带贬义，指唯利是图、以金钱利益为先的。

Relating to trade, commerce, or merchants.

1. Relating to mercantilismC1formal

   Of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism, which emphasizes government regulation of trade for national wealth.

   重商主义的

   • The mercantile policies of the 17th century focused on accumulating gold.
   • Historians study the mercantile system to understand colonial trade.
   • Mercantile laws restricted imports to protect domestic industries.

2. Profit-orientedC1formal

   Focused on generating profit or commercial gain.

   唯利是图的

   • The company's mercantile approach prioritized revenue over innovation.
   • His mercantile instincts drove him to seek the best deals.
   • A purely mercantile mindset can overlook ethical considerations.

3. Relating to trade or tradersC1formal

   Characteristic of trade, commerce, or the people involved in trading.

   商业的

   • The mercantile district was bustling with merchants and buyers.
   • She came from a mercantile family with a long history in shipping.
   • Mercantile traditions shaped the city's economic growth.

   同义词businesscommercialmerchanttradetrading