(NON)DURABLE GOODSの意味、(非)耐久消費財

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2007.07.03(Review of 2004.08.31 edition)

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Today's Lesson
(NON)DURABLE GOODS   (非)耐久消費財

Explanation

  • Durable goods are products that can be used for at least a few years; for example, cars, furniture, and TVs.

    Nondurable goods are products that are normally used for shorter periods of time (than durable goods) and so are bought more frequently; for example, food, clothes, paper, and cosmetics.
  • durable goods は、最低でも数年は使用できる製品(例えば、自動車、家具、テレビなど)のことです。

    nondurable goods は、たいてい(上記の耐久消費財に比べると)短い期間使用されるもので、そのため、より頻繁に購入されるものをさします。例えば、食品や衣服、紙、化粧品などです。

(NON)DURABLE GOODS

examples

  1. (fictional news report)
    New orders for U.S.-made durable goods rose more than expected last month.
  2. The country's development plan includes measures to attract foreign manufacturers of consumer durable goods.
  3. The drop in consumer spending on nondurable goods was due mainly to lower gas and oil prices.

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