①出售，销售
Eg: The sale of narcotic drugs is illegal.
销售毒品是违法的。
②销售量
Eg: Retail sales in December increased by 20%.
十二月份的销售量增加了20%。
③销售部门
Eg: He is promoted as sales and marketing director.
他被提拔为市场销售部总监。
④特价销售，廉价销售，大减价
Eg: I bought a dress in the sales at the end of August.
我在八月底的大减价中买了一条裙子。
⑤销售活动（尤指拍卖）
Eg: There is a jumble sale at the corner of the street.
街角有个旧杂物义卖。
