extravagance
US /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/
UK /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/
名詞
1.
奢侈, 揮霍, 鋪張
the quality of being excessive or elaborate, especially in spending money
範例:
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The party was an act of pure extravagance, with champagne and caviar flowing freely.
這場派對純粹是奢侈之舉，香檳和魚子醬隨意供應。
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He was criticized for his financial extravagance while many people struggled.
他因其財務揮霍而受到批評，而許多人卻在掙扎。
2.
奢侈品, 揮霍之舉, 鋪張之物
an extravagant act or item
範例:
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Buying a private jet is an unimaginable extravagance for most people.
購買私人飛機對大多數人來說是一種難以想像的奢侈品。
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The elaborate fireworks display was a beautiful but costly extravagance.
這場精心設計的煙花表演是一場美麗但昂貴的奢侈品。
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