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conspicuous consumption

/kənˈspɪkjuəs kənˈsʌmpʃən/

翻译: 为炫耀财富、地位或社会声望而购买和使用商品或服务,而非出于实际需要。

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/kənˈspɪkjuəs kənˈsʌmpʃən/C1formalbusiness
  • zh为炫耀财富、地位或社会声望而购买和使用商品或服务,而非出于实际需要。

The act of purchasing and using goods or services primarily to display wealth, status, or social prestige rather than for practical need.

  1. Lavish spending for statusC1formal

    The act of buying and using expensive goods or services to display wealth and social status rather than for practical need.

    zh炫耀性消费

    • Buying a luxury sports car is often an example of conspicuous consumption.
    • The billionaire's yacht was a clear display of conspicuous consumption.
    • Critics argue that conspicuous consumption worsens economic inequality.