decadence
US /ˈdek.ə.dəns/
UK /ˈdek.ə.dəns/
名詞
1.
頹廢, 墮落
moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury
範例:
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The fall of the empire was marked by widespread decadence and corruption.
帝國的衰落以普遍的頹廢和腐敗為標誌。
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Some critics argue that modern society is experiencing a period of cultural decadence.
一些評論家認為，現代社會正在經歷一個文化頹廢時期。
2.
奢華, 放縱
luxurious self-indulgence
範例:
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The banquet was an example of pure decadence, with exotic foods and lavish decorations.
這場宴會是純粹奢華的典範，有異國情調的食物和華麗的裝飾。
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After a week of hard work, a little bit of chocolate decadence was exactly what she needed.
經過一周的辛勤工作，一點點巧克力的放縱正是她所需要的。