extravagance

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GRE Collins 1

n. the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
n. the trait of spending extravagantly
n. excessive spending

n. 奢侈, 浪费, 放肆的言行

Collins 星级

13,942

BNC 频率

17,144

使用频率

extravagance 由前缀 extra-（超出）和词根 vag（漫游）及后缀 -ance（名词后缀）构成，整体意思是“超出常规的漫游”，引申为“奢侈、铺张”。

例句

1. She spent her savings on an extravagant vacation to Europe.

她把所有的积蓄都花在了一场奢华的欧洲假期上。

2. The party was filled with extravagance, from the lavish decorations to the gourmet food.

这个派对充满了奢华，从华丽的装饰到美味的食物。

3. His extravagance in buying expensive clothes often left him broke.

他在购买昂贵衣物上的奢侈行为常常让他身无分文。