单词 | over the counter |
释义 | over the counterphrase See full dictionary entry for counterIf a medicine can be bought over the counter, you do not need a prescription to buy it. Are you taking any other medicines whether on prescription or bought over the counter? ...basic over-the-counter remedies. over the counterphrase See full dictionary entry for counterOver-the-counter shares are bought and sold directly rather than on a stock exchange. [business] over-the-counter counter over the counter in British English(over-the-counter when prenominal) See full dictionary entry for counter(of security transactions) through a broker rather than on a stock exchange over-the-counter in British Englishadjective 1. a. (of securities) not listed or quoted on a stock exchange b. (of a security market) dealing in such securities c. (of security transactions) conducted through a broker's office directly between purchaser and seller and not on a stock exchange 2. (of medicinal drugs) able to be sold without a prescription Abbreviation: OTC. Compare POM over the counter in American English1. in direct trading between buyers and sellers said of sales of stock not conducted through a stock exchange2. without a prescription a drug that can be purchased over the counter over-the-counter in American English (ˈoʊvərðəˈkaʊntər) adjective 1. designating or of securities sold by traders directly to buyers rather than on the floor of a stock exchange 2. Pharmacy sold legally without prescription, as some drugs over-the-counter in Finance (oʊvər ðə kaʊntər) or OTC adjective (Finance: Investment, Stocks) Over-the-counter shares are not bought and sold on a stock exchange, but directly with a broker. Securities companies were allowed to trade shares that were neither traded on anexchange nor registered as over-the-counter shares. In national over-the-counter trading yesterday, the company's stock fell 25 cents to close at $16.75 a share. Over-the-counter shares are not bought and sold on a stock exchange, but directly with a broker. Examples of 'over the counter' in a sentence |
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