
好词典

源自中古英语 'richesse',来自古法语 'richesse',最终源于日耳曼语词根,与 'rich' 同源。
❶ 指大量财富或贵重物品,通常强调物质上的富足和拥有珍贵的东西。
“He inherited great riches from his grandfather.”
(他从祖父那里继承了大量财富。)
“The riches of the ancient kingdom were legendary.”
(这个古老王国的财富是传奇般的。)
❶ 比喻丰富或宝贵的事物,如知识、经验或自然资源等。
“The library is a treasure trove of intellectual riches.”
(这座图书馆是知识宝库。)
“The country's natural riches include vast forests and minerals.”
(这个国家的自然资源包括广阔的森林和矿产。)
from rags to riches — 形容从贫穷到富有的巨大转变,通常指通过努力或运气获得成功。
“His story of going from rags to riches inspired many people.”
(他从贫穷到富有的故事激励了许多人。)