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looking to make any purchases anytime soon ? learn how to talk to friends and salsman about what you are looking for today .
in the market for something
= to buy something
what are you in the market for ?
= what do you want to buy ?
1. in the market for (doesn't mean you are in the stand right there, for big things like car, furniture)
eg : i am in the market for a new car, can you help me ?
i am in the market for a new dress for the wedding i am going to .
2. searching for( don't need to emphasy to buy, just search for something )
eg: i am searching for a dest for my home office
3. want / would like / need ( to purchases / when walk into a store the shopping guide said to you how can i help you, you can respond like this )
eg: i would like to purchase a coffee table, any suggestions ?
4. in need of something 急需某物 需要帮助
eg: i am in need of a gift for my mom, i don't know what to buy .
hi how can i help you?
i am in the market for some furniture for my new apartment .
oh great you are come to the right place . what are you looking for ?
i definitly need a new bed .
ok a new bed. got it .
also i am searching for a dest for my office .
ok we have plenty of those .
and also i would like to purchase a wall unit for my TV . ( wall unit 墙面组合柜)
great alright , shall we start with the bed , this way pls .
oh it's going to be a big bill today.