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lux·u·ry /ˈlʌkʃərɪ,ˈlʌɡʒərɪ/ n. | a.
I n.
1. 奢侈；奢华；奢侈的享受
a life of luxury 奢侈的生活
live in luxury 过豪华的生活
She was accustomed to luxury. 她习惯于奢侈的享受。
2. 奢侈品；精美昂贵(或难得)的物品
luxury industries 奢侈品工业
He saved some money for luxuries such as fine paintings. 他积攒了一些钱，为的是想买几幅精品油画之类的奢侈品。
At that time, candles were a luxury. 那时候，能点上蜡烛就是难得的了。
3. 使人愉快(或舒适)但非必需的东西；(任何形式或方式的)享受，(感情等方面的)舒适
Opera was an expensive luxury that appealed to the few. 歌剧是少数人喜爱的昂贵享受。
enjoy the luxury of doing good 以行善为乐事
give in to the luxury of tears 让自己洒泪痛哭一场
Don't indulge in the luxury of discontent. 不要一味地不满足。
4. 〈古〉好色，纵欲
II a.
奢华的
a luxury car (liner, flat) 豪华的轿车 (邮轮，公寓套间)
[< L luxuria excess < luxus abundance] |