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wealthiest

UK //ˈwelθiɪst//US //ˈwelθiɪst//

词源

源自中古英语welthi(财富)+最高级后缀-est,与古英语weal(福利、财富)同源。

adjective

❶ 指拥有最多财富或资源的,用于形容人或群体在物质上的极度富裕状态。

“He is one of the wealthiest businessmen in the country.”

(他是该国最富有的商人之一。)

“The wealthiest families often live in exclusive neighborhoods.”

(最富有的家庭通常住在专属的高档社区。)

同义词:richest, most affluent, most prosperous

常见短语

the wealthiest nations — 指全球范围内经济最发达、人均收入最高的国家群体。

“The wealthiest nations pledged to provide climate change funding.”

(最富裕的国家承诺提供气候变化资金。)

among the wealthiest — 表示某人或某事物处于最富裕阶层或群体之中。

“She is consistently ranked among the wealthiest celebrities.”

(她常年位列最富有的名人榜单之中。)