B2 verb 中性

client

/ˈklaɪənt/

A client is a person or organization that uses the professional services or advice of another person or company. It typically implies a formal, ongoing relationship involving specialized skills, such as those provided by lawyers, accountants, or consultants.

例句

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1

I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.

I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.

2

The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.

The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.

3

My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.

My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.

词族

名词
client
形容词
client-centered
相关
clientele
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记忆技巧

Think of the CL in Client standing for Consult: a Client is someone who Consults a professional.

快速测验

The architect presented the blueprints to the ____ for final approval.

正确!

正确答案是: client

例句

1

I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.

everyday

I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.

2

The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.

formal

The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.

3

My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.

informal

My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.

4

The study analyzes the correlation between client satisfaction and the frequency of service interventions.

academic

The study analyzes the correlation between client satisfaction and the frequency of service interventions.

5

We need to focus on our high-value corporate clients to ensure long-term revenue stability.

business

We need to focus on our high-value corporate clients to ensure long-term revenue stability.

词族

名词
client
形容词
client-centered
相关
clientele

常见搭配

potential client potential client
client base client base
loyal client loyal client
corporate client corporate client
client relationship client relationship

常用短语

prospective client

prospective client

client-side

client-side

attorney-client privilege

attorney-client privilege

容易混淆的词

client vs customer

A 'customer' usually buys physical goods from a shop, while a 'client' pays for professional services or long-term expertise.

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使用说明

Use 'client' when referring to professional relationships in law, finance, advertising, or healthcare. In modern software, it also refers to the program that requests data from a server.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'customer' for everyone who pays for something. Remember that you are a 'client' of a lawyer, but a 'customer' of a grocery store.

💡

记忆技巧

Think of the CL in Client standing for Consult: a Client is someone who Consults a professional.

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词源

From the Latin 'cliens', which referred to a person under the protection and patronage of another.

语法模式

Countable noun; plural: clients Often used with verbs like 'advise', 'represent', or 'serve'
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文化背景

In Western business culture, calling someone a 'client' rather than a 'customer' often implies a higher level of status and personalized service.

快速测验

The architect presented the blueprints to the ____ for final approval.

正确!

正确答案是: client

相关词

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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