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lav·ish /ˈlævɪʃ/ a. | vt.
I a.
1. 非常大方的，过分慷慨的；浪费的，滥花的
be lavish with money 用钱大手大脚
He was lavish with praise for his boss. 他对自己的上司满口谀辞。
be lavish of one's time 浪费时间
2. 过分丰富的；无节制的；大量的
a lavish buffet 一次丰盛的冷餐
The conference was a vast and lavish affair. 会议规模盛大，极尽铺张。
His task is vast, but his opportunities are lavish. 他任务繁重，但机会亦多。
He has done little to justify his lavish promotion. 他的业绩平平，与他得到的大幅度擢升十分不称。
II vt.
滥花，浪费；非常(或过分)慷慨地施予，滥施
lavish money and time on pets 在宠物身上滥花金钱和时间
He lavished enormous pains on the choice of every word. 他在选择每个字眼时都下了极大功夫去斟酌推敲。
lavish honours upon sb. 将种种荣誉滥加在某人头上
He lavished his wife with kisses. 他狂吻他妻子。
[< ME lavas abundance < OFr lavasse torrent < L lavāre to wash] |