漫画搞定六级词汇(音频+文本) 第138期

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expensive adj. 花费的，昂贵的
例句：I think international calls are very expensive.
我认为国际电话费用很高。

costly¹ adj. 昂贵的，贵重的，代价高的
例句：The costly renovation² of the old college building was criticized by most students.
花费很大的旧校舍的修复工程受到大多数学生的批评。

extravagant³ adj. 奢侈的，浪费的，过分的，放纵的
例句：Simon's eldest⁴ son was careless and extravagant.
西蒙的大儿子是个无所用心、挥霍无度的人。

luxury n．奢侈，华贵
例句：Hellen has lived in luxury all her life.
海伦一生生活奢侈。

luxurious⁵ adj. 奢侈的，豪华的
例句：The interior of the building is magnificent and luxurious.
大楼内部装饰得很奢华。

1 costly   

adj.昂贵的，价值高的，豪华的

参考例句：

• It must be very costly to keep up a house like this.维修这么一幢房子一定很昂贵。
• This dictionary is very useful,only it is a bit costly.这本词典很有用，左不过贵了些。

2 renovation   

n.革新，整修

参考例句：

• The cinema will reopen next week after the renovation.电影院修缮后，将于下星期开业。
• The building has undergone major renovation.这座大楼已进行大整修。

3 extravagant   

adj.奢侈的；过分的；(言行等)放肆的

参考例句：

• They tried to please him with fulsome compliments and extravagant gifts.他们想用溢美之词和奢华的礼品来取悦他。
• He is extravagant in behaviour.他行为放肆。

4 eldest   

adj.最年长的，最年老的

参考例句：

• The King's eldest son is the heir to the throne.国王的长子是王位的继承人。
• The castle and the land are entailed on the eldest son.城堡和土地限定由长子继承。

5 luxurious   

adj.精美而昂贵的；豪华的

参考例句：

• This is a luxurious car complete with air conditioning and telephone.这是一辆附有空调设备和电话的豪华轿车。
• The rich man lives in luxurious surroundings.这位富人生活在奢侈的环境中。