extravagant
adj
1 (in the habit of) using or spending too much; (of actions) showing this tendency (惯於)奢侈的, 挥霍的; (指行为)放纵的
an extravagant man 挥霍无度的人
extravagant tastes and habits 奢侈的嗜好和习惯
an extravagant use of natural resources 自然资源的滥用.
2 (of ideas, speech or behaviour) going beyond what is reasonable, usual or necessary (指想法、 言行)放肆的, 越轨的, 过度的
extravagant praise, behaviour, claims 过分的赞扬、 放肆的行为、 过高的要求
pay extravagant compliments 过分夸奖.
🎯 考研助记
额外(extra)给乌鸦(va)吃8只(g)蚂蚁(ant)是 奢侈的
🔁 扩展释义
*[ik'strævgәnt]a. 奢侈的, 挥霍无度的, 浪费的
🌿 同词根单词
extraadj. 额外的,补充的,附加的;特大的,特别的;
n. 附加物,额外的事物;临时演员;号外;上等产品,上品;
adv. 额外地;格外地,特别地;
extremeadj. 极端的,过激的;极限的,非常的;末端的;(政治上)急进的;
n. 极端;困境;[数]极限值;[常用复数]在两末端的事物;
Wait, Shylock. The law of Venice says that if anyone tries to kill or murder any citizen of Venice, everything that he owns shall be taken away from him.
等一等,夏洛克。威尼斯的法律规定任何企图杀害或谋害任何威尼斯公民的人,他所有的一切必须被没收。
She also brought me into touch with everything that could be felt--- soil, wood, silk. As I look back upon those years, I am struck by Annie's wisdom.
她还使我接触到一切可以触摸到的东西--土壤、木头、丝绸等。
Her husband had built up a large business during his lifetime, and when he died ten years ago in 1989 he left all his money to his wife.