emar
kiosk.newsagents Do both sell newspapers? Is th difference ' being or not a a permanent shop? Can a kiosk sell other things and be called a kiosk as well? Thanks
2015년 10월 26일 오후 5:28
답변 · 2
1
The word 'kiosk' refers to the building itself, not what it sells. It's a small and very simple open-fronted hut, made out of wood, metal or plastic. Not all kiosks sell newspapers. In theory, you can sell anything from a kiosk - ice-creams, souvenirs, lottery tickets. So yes, it doesn't matter what it sells, and it can still be called a kiosk. A newsagents is a shop which sells newspapers and magazines. Newsagents have traditionally also sold tobacco/cigarettes etc and also confectionery - sweets and chocolates and so on. WHSmiths is an example of a chain of newsagents found everywhere in the UK. These days, many newsagents are also general purpose convenience stores, open long hours, and selling alcohol and and a wide variety of foods, drinks and household items too.
2015년 10월 26일
Just for information, we don't use "newsagent" in the U.S. We don'tt have one good word. We call the business a newsstand.
2015년 10월 27일
아직도 답을 찾지 못하셨나요?
질문을 남겨보세요. 원어민이 도움을 줄 수 있을 거예요!