consumer/kənˋsumɚ; kənˈsjuːmə/n [C] someone who buys or uses goods and services [→ consumption] 消费者: Consumers are enjoying lower airfares. 消费者正在享受价格较低的机票。a wider choice of goods for the consumer (=consumers in general)为消费者提供的更多的商品选择see box at见 CUSTOMER 方框