
lavish
词源
源自中古英语 'lavas'(意为‘慷慨的’),来自古法语 'lavasse'(意为‘大量的’),最终源自拉丁语 'lavare'(意为‘洗’),引申为‘大量倾泻’的意思。
adjective
❶ 形容数量或程度非常大,通常指花费、装饰或给予的东西超出一般标准,显得非常丰富或奢侈。
“They threw a lavish party with expensive food and decorations.”
(他们举办了一场奢华的派对,食物和装饰都非常昂贵。)
“The hotel is known for its lavish interiors and excellent service.”
(这家酒店以其奢华的内部装饰和优质的服务而闻名。)
verb
❶ 慷慨地给予或花费大量资源,通常指金钱、时间或感情上的慷慨付出。
“She lavished attention on her new puppy.”
(她对新养的小狗倾注了大量的关爱。)
“He lavished gifts on his girlfriend for her birthday.”
(他在女友生日时慷慨地送了许多礼物。)
常见短语
lavish with — 形容某人非常慷慨地给予某物,通常指金钱、时间或感情上的慷慨付出。
“She is lavish with her compliments, always making people feel special.”
(她从不吝啬赞美之词,总是让人感到特别。)
lavish lifestyle — 指一种极度奢侈的生活方式,通常涉及大量金钱和物质享受。
“The celebrity is known for her lavish lifestyle, filled with expensive cars and vacations.”
(这位名人以奢华的生活方式闻名,拥有昂贵的汽车和度假。)