
luxury
词源
源自拉丁语 'luxuria'(意为过度、奢侈),通过古法语 'luxurie' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 指昂贵、精致且非生活必需的高档物品或享受,通常与财富、舒适和品味相关。
“She enjoys the luxury of a private jet.”
(她享受着私人飞机的奢华。)
“Staying in a five-star hotel is a real luxury.”
(入住五星级酒店是一种真正的奢侈。)
❶ 形容一种极度舒适或愉悦的状态或体验,通常超出普通标准。
“Sleeping in on weekends is a small luxury for busy parents.”
(周末睡懒觉对忙碌的父母来说是一种小小的享受。)
“The soft sheets provided a feeling of pure luxury.”
(柔软的床单带来了纯粹的舒适感。)
adjective
❶ 描述物品或服务具有高端、昂贵或精致的特性,通常为少数人享有。
“They stayed at a luxury resort in the Maldives.”
(他们住在马尔代夫的一家豪华度假村。)
“The brand is known for its luxury handbags.”
(这个品牌以其奢华的手袋闻名。)
常见短语
luxury item — 指非生活必需但能带来舒适或地位象征的高价商品。
“Designer watches are considered luxury items.”
(设计师手表被视为奢侈品。)
live in luxury — 形容过着极其富裕舒适的生活,拥有各种高档享受。
“The retired CEO now lives in luxury in his beach villa.”
(这位退休CEO现在在他的海滨别墅过着奢华生活。)