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luxury

UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/US /ˈlʌɡʒəri/

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。)

同义词:opulence, extravagance, indulgence

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。)

同义词:premium, high-end, deluxe

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。)