单词 | niche |
释义 | niche /nich/, n., adj., v., niched, niching. n. 1. an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object. 2. a place or position suitable or appropriate for a person or thing: to find one's niche in the business world. 3. a distinct segment of a market. 4. Ecol. the position or function of an organism in a community of plants and animals. adj. 5. pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal: niche advertising. v.t. 6. to place (something) in a niche. [1605-15; < F, MF, back formation from nicher to make a nest < VL *nidiculare, deriv. of L nidus NEST] Syn. 2. calling, vocation, slot, berth. |
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