conspicuous consumption

n.

  1. 炫耀性消费,挥霍

网络词典

conspicuous consumption

英 kɒnsɪˈkjuəsənsˈkʌvən 美 kɒnsɪˈkjuəsənsˈkʌvən
名词 中文翻译:显眼的消费
同义词: ['ostentatious consumption', 'conspicuous expenditure', 'extravagant spending']

例句:

  1. 1. The wealthy couple's extravagant spending habits have become a source of public concern.
    这对富有夫妇的奢侈消费习惯已成为公众关注的焦点。
  2. 2. The government has been criticized for its conspicuous expenditure on public works.
    政府因其在公共工程上的显著支出而受到批评。
  3. 3. She was accused of being a conspicuous consumer, spending more money than she earned.
    她被指责为一个显眼的消费者,花的钱比挣得还多。