1680s, "pertaining to trade," from commerce + -al (1). Meaning "paid for by advertisements" (in reference to radio, TV, etc.) is from 1932; meaning "done for the sake of financial profit" (of art, etc.) is from 1871. Related: Commercially.
commercial (n.)
"an advertisement broadcast on radio or TV," 1935, from commercial (adj.).
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1. There has always been a difference between community radio and commercial radio.
社区广播电台和商业广播电台一直是有区别的。
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2. Attacks were reported on police, vehicles and commercial premises.
据报道，警察、车辆和商业经营场所均遭到袭击。
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3. British Rail has indeed become more commercial over the past decade.
过去10年来，英国铁路确实变得更加商业化了。
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4. The company laid off 65,000 workers after commercial-jet orders dried up.
商务飞机订单减少后公司精减了65,000名工人。
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5. They are the leading manufacturer in both defence and commercial products.