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commodification

UK //kəˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//US //kəˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//

词源

源自commodity(商品)+ -fication(表示“化”的后缀),20世纪中期开始用于批判理论领域。

noun

❶ 将原本非商品的事物转化为可买卖商品的过程,通常指文化、艺术或人际关系等抽象事物被赋予经济价值。

“The commodification of traditional crafts has both preserved and altered their cultural significance.”

(传统手工艺的商品化既保留了其文化意义,也改变了其本质。)

“Social media accelerates the commodification of personal relationships through influencer marketing.”

(社交媒体通过网红营销加速了人际关系的商品化。)

同义词:commercialization, marketization, merchandising

常见短语

cultural commodification — 指将文化元素(如传统、仪式或艺术形式)转化为可销售产品的过程,常引发关于文化真实性的讨论。

“The cultural commodification of indigenous patterns by fashion brands has sparked ethical debates.”

(时尚品牌对土著图案的文化商品化引发了伦理争议。)