extravagance
US /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/
UK /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/
名词
1.
奢侈, 挥霍, 铺张
the quality of being excessive or elaborate, especially in spending money
示例:
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The party was an act of pure extravagance, with champagne and caviar flowing freely.
这场派对纯粹是奢侈之举，香槟和鱼子酱随意供应。
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He was criticized for his financial extravagance while many people struggled.
他因其财务挥霍而受到批评，而许多人却在挣扎。
2.
奢侈品, 挥霍之举, 铺张之物
an extravagant act or item
示例:
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Buying a private jet is an unimaginable extravagance for most people.
购买私人飞机对大多数人来说是一种难以想象的奢侈品。
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The elaborate fireworks display was a beautiful but costly extravagance.
这场精心设计的烟花表演是一场美丽但昂贵的奢侈品。
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