chain store
US /ˈtʃeɪn stɔːr/
UK /ˈtʃeɪn stɔːr/
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连锁店, 连锁商店
one of a series of stores owned by one company and selling the same goods or services
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Most shopping malls are filled with chain stores.
大多数购物中心都充满了连锁店。
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He prefers to shop at local businesses rather than big chain stores.
他更喜欢在当地商店购物，而不是大型连锁店。