*in·dus·try/`ɪndəstrɪ; ˈɪndəstri/ n 1 [U] the production of goods, especially in factories 工业，制造业: The country's economy is supported by industry. 该国的经济以工业为支柱。 2 [C] all the companies that work in one particular type of trade or service 〔某一〕行业: the clothing industry 服装业