Definition of high street

high streetnoun

phố chính

/ˈhaɪ striːt//ˈhaɪ striːt/

The term "high street" originated in Britain during the medieval era when markets were held on the main streets of towns and cities. These main streets were higher in elevation than the surrounding roads, leading to the creation of a natural gradient. As commerce and trade flourished, merchants began to establish businesses on these high streets, making them the heart of economic activity in their respective communities. Over time, the phrase "high street" came to describe these bustling commercial districts, which have continued to be crucial centers of retail activity in British towns and cities to this day. The expression "high street" has since spread beyond the UK and is now used around the world to refer to the main commercial street or area in a town or city, usually featuring a mix of shops, businesses, and services. In many parts of the world, high streets have faced challenges in recent years due to the growth of online shopping and changing customer preferences, leading to efforts to revitalize and adapt these vital community spaces.

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the main street of a town, where most shops, banks, etc. are

phố chính của một thị trấn, nơi có hầu hết các cửa hàng, ngân hàng, v.v.

Example:
  • Peckham High Street

    Phố Peckham High

  • 106 High Street, Peckham

    106 Phố High, Peckham

  • high-street banks/shops

    ngân hàng/cửa hàng trên phố chính

  • High street giants are struggling against out-of-town retail outlets.

    Các cửa hàng bán lẻ lớn đang phải vật lộn với các cửa hàng bán lẻ ở ngoại ô.

  • The best shops are on the high street.

    Những cửa hàng tốt nhất đều nằm trên phố chính.

Extra examples:
  • high-street retailers

    các nhà bán lẻ đường phố

  • There are several banks in the high street.

    Có một số ngân hàng trên phố chính.

used to refer to shops and businesses that serve the general public

được dùng để chỉ các cửa hàng và doanh nghiệp phục vụ công chúng

Example:
  • high-street fashion

    thời trang đường phố

  • Sales on the UK high street are in decline.

    Doanh số bán hàng trên phố chính ở Anh đang giảm.

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