marketplace
noun [ C ] uk/ˈmɑː.kɪt.pleɪs/ us/ˈmɑːr.kɪt.pleɪs/
(BUSINESS CONDITIONS)
市场机制;市场形势
a set of trading conditions or the business environment
To remain competitive the company has to be able to adapt to the changing marketplace. 为保持竞争力，公司必须能够适应不断变化的市场形势。
It's essential that we maintain our position in the marketplace (= keep our share of business activity). 我们必须保持自己的市场地位。
(PLACE)
集市，市集
a small outside area in a town where there is a market
I'll meet you in the marketplace next to the fountain. 我在喷泉旁的集市和你会面。