[] () an opportunity to sell a particular type of product or service for which there is limited demand, but little or no competition 利基，补缺，缝隙（在需求有限、竞争很小或无竞争的市场上出售某种产品或服务的机会）◆They spotted a niche in the ice cream market for a high-quality, luxury product. 他们在冰淇淋市场上找到了出售高质、奢侈产品的市场缝隙。◆To grow, the company needs to expand beyond its niche products. 要想发展，公司必须在利基产品之外开拓新市场。◆a small niche company 一家小型利基公司➡mainstream ⨁to carve (out) / create / look for / find / exploit / expand a niche 打造出／创造／寻找／发现／开发／扩大利基market niche