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源自拉丁语 'convenientia'(适合、一致),经由古法语 'convenience' 进入英语,后缀 '-s' 表示复数形式。
❶ 指为生活带来便利的设施或服务,通常用于描述现代生活中让人感到舒适和方便的事物。
“The apartment comes with all modern conveniences like a dishwasher and air conditioning.”
(这套公寓配备了洗碗机和空调等所有现代化便利设施。)
“The hotel offers conveniences such as free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.”
(酒店提供免费Wi-Fi和24小时前台等便利服务。)
modern conveniences — 指现代生活中常见的便利设施或服务,如电器、网络等,用于强调生活的便捷性。
“The cabin lacks modern conveniences like electricity and running water.”
(这个小屋缺少电力和自来水等现代便利设施。)
creature comforts — 与conveniences类似,指让人生活舒适的物质条件,但更强调个人舒适感。
“After camping for a week, I missed the creature comforts of home.”
(露营一周后,我开始想念家里那些让人舒适的便利设施。)