Definition of luxury in English:

luxury

nounPlural luxuries ˈlʌkʃ(ə)ri

mass noun

1A state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense.
he lived a life of luxury
他过着奢华的生活。
Example sentencesExamples
- He knew passengers desired luxury and comfort when travelling even short distances.
- I know that I won't have all the comforts and luxury in Israel but I don't care for that.
- There were large exotic trees and open spaces around the few houses, each competing with the other, in design, elegance and luxury.
- I opened the door and went in, still struck by the sheer comfort and luxury of the room.
- But when it comes to real luxury and real comfort the newer air mattresses of today have no peers.
- This not only has the benefit of looking elegant but frees up space so that designers are able to offer more comfort and luxury to even the smallest of cars.
- By 2000, Pringle had reinvented the twinset again as a sleek, modern garment, a symbol of comfort and luxury.
- You have stepped into sheer luxury with spacious and comfortable accommodations.
- Why would you abandon this comfort and luxury to perform on the Fringe?
- A brief survey of the royal apartment leaves nothing to the imagination for royal comfort and luxury.
- Whilst a million British Catholics are turned down for the job, this man slipped from country to country and now lives in luxury at their expense.
- For a start it seats 14 more than the previous plane, and offers a better level of comfort and luxury.
- There is a lot of emphasis on comfort and luxury with the new car.
- It enabled her to keep her family in comfort and enough luxury to feel a part of the American dream.
- The atmosphere throughout is one of understated elegance and the highest standards of comfort and luxury.
- This seems a small price for a swindler to pay for enjoying a life of luxury at the expense of the small business community.
- While luxury gives us comfort, we should realize that this is not sustainable.
- Even when the setting is warm and inviting the appeal of stripping away comfort and luxury seems dubious.
- Discover a world of comfort and luxury, traveling in the company of women with Olivia.
- After all, Yitro enjoyed a high position in Midyan and was living in comfort and luxury.
Synonyms
opulence, luxuriousness, sumptuousness, richness, costliness, grandeur, grandness, splendour, magnificence, lavishness, lap of luxury, bed of roses, milk and honey
comfort, security
affluence, wealth, prosperity, prosperousness, plenty
informal the life of Riley
1. 1.1count noun An inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain.
  奢侈品，高档物品
  luxuries like chocolate, scent, and fizzy wine
  像巧克力、香水和汽酒这样的奢侈品。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Tens of thousands of pensioners are prisoners in their homes, with none of the luxuries Huntley and Bieber receive.
  It is a far cry from the touring luxuries of the bands they have supported.
  Victoria felt even more guilty as she eyed up the luxuries dotted around the room.
  It's easy to forget that luxuries such as fitted carpets and central heating are comparatively recent.
  Branch networks are moribund expensive luxuries, yet customers like branches.
  A washing machine and a refrigerator were luxuries which made the life of the housewife much easier.
  Lottery money has to be sought, not for luxuries or extravagances, but to maintain parks and public areas.
  Some of their own professors in the past might have seen such virtues as expensive luxuries.
  As the gifts and luxuries stack up, is everything as it appears or do dangerous times lie in wait for her?
  Local taxes and surcharges on luxuries like theatre tickets were also reintroduced as a means of subsidizing hospitals.
  Unattainable luxuries were transformed into desirable marks of status or even into affordable necessities.
  It was a sitting room, with huge windows and thick carpet and couches and the usual luxuries.
  Some special editions featured such luxuries as mats and a CD player.
  At the end of a busy day, they go home to such luxuries as double jacuzzi baths.
  In the Sahara, cars, electric showers, water and even toilets are absolute luxuries!
  In fact, the only thing he did act upon was his increasingly voracious appetite for sex, food and expensive luxuries.
  My greatest luxuries were miniature pots of Marmite and packet soups from the canteen.
  She put televisions and kettles in every cell, not as luxuries but because she considered them to be basics of life.
  With indulgence in luxuries out of the question, he recommended reading, gardening and amateur theatricals.
  It wasn't that long ago that cigarette lighters or radios were automotive luxuries.
  Synonyms
  indulgence, extravagance, self-indulgence, treat, extra, non-essential, frill
  refinement
2. 1.2in singular A pleasure obtained only rarely.
  they actually had the luxury of a whole day together
  Example sentencesExamples
  I did however treat myself to the luxury of some powdered milk and it has revolutionised my evening cup of tea.
  The freelancers, however, often don't have the luxury of saying no.
  Globalisation is a force that does not allow the luxury of saying, ‘Stop, I want to get off’.
  In the global era, we cannot afford the luxury of seeing our two great cities knocking spots off each other rather than joining resources.
  You haven't got the luxury of getting emotionally involved.
  He did not have the luxury of slow-motion replays to examine at his leisure, but was faced with having to make an instant decision.
  Malton and Norton have the luxury of selecting from a full complement of players for their home clash against Bradford Salem.
  He can afford himself the luxury of indulging fantasies about the future.
  While the first film had a certain low-budget charm, with its tight cast and steep action curve, it had the luxury of being the first of its kind.
  With a 15-year-old to look after and a demanding job, I can't afford the luxury of slowing down.
  Rarely do you have the luxury of going into a movie that you know a lot of people want to see.
  In siege mentality I sought haven in the luxury of a massage.
  Since his films were made for next to nothing, he couldn't afford the luxury of paying for film extras.
  I've allowed myself the luxury of a day of pure undiluted self-indulgence today.
  When push came to shove, Hawk Wing, not allowed the luxury of having strong pace-setters, was left with too much to do.
  I'm writing essays and indulging in the luxury of reading books not written by me.
  I go downstairs to fix myself breakfast, and then decide to treat myself to the luxury of eating it in my room.
  Perhaps it's also because I have the luxury of ordering my own days, rather than swimming in the daily tides of commuting.
  Her mother was chopping meat, which they rarely had the luxury of having, and putting it into a wooden bowl.
  Whereas Woods had the luxury of laying up at the 13 th and 15th holes, his pursuers did not have that option.
  Synonyms
  joy, delight, bliss, blessing, benefit, advantage, boon
  satisfaction, comfort, ease

adjectiveˈlʌkʃ(ə)ri

attributive Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury.
奢侈的，豪华的
a luxury yacht
豪华游艇。
luxury goods
奢侈品。
Example sentencesExamples
- The Japanese are alleged to have held a three-day orgy at the luxury hotel under the guise of a company celebration.
- The Tourism authorities should also stop the promotion of luxury hotels, the travel writer feels.
- The Sheraton Perdana is the nearest luxury hotel to the yacht club.
- Explore nature up close and in style aboard luxury yachts, small ships and wilderness lodges.
- Anyone interested in a presidential yacht, luxury cars, presidential houses and rest houses by the beach?
- He has opened a luxury spa hotel in Seaham to cater to the local rich.
- Indeed most of the large new hotels are being built to US fire and safety codes so that they can eventually be sold to worldwide luxury hotel chains.
- This hotel is P&O's luxury cruise liner Aurora, the largest passenger ship currently flying the Red Ensign.
- On the whole, Americans don't do luxury ski hotels as well as the Europeans.
- Health and fitness is big and the luxury hotels cater to this trend.
- Although some hotels and luxury food stores compete to serve the first grouse of the season, many of the birds go to overseas markets.
- Get rid of those London-based middle managers who splash the licence fee on ludicrous motivational courses at luxury hotels.
- The new project follows two plans which were scrapped - one for a £7m hotel and one for luxury apartments.
- Based in West Cork since 1973, his expertise lies in luxury yacht design.
- His world is one of luxury yachts, private jets, pet tigers and plastic surgeons.
- I do not believe that the real life of this nation is to be found in the great luxury hotels or so-called fashionable suburbs.
- The imposition of luxury tax on five-star hotels by State Governments also does not help the tourist.
- Its 25 km long peninsula is lined with luxury hotels and we stayed in one of the newest five-star resorts.
- Because of the luxury hotels and high prices, the region is expecting that most visits will be from foreign tourists.
- Boarding the luxury yacht was strange - walk along a gangway, but then pull yourself up on a rope that enabled you to clamber aboard.
Synonyms
smart, stylish, upmarket, fancy, high-class, fashionable, chic, luxurious, luxury, deluxe, exclusive, select, sumptuous, opulent, lavish, grand, rich, elegant, ornate, ostentatious, showy

Origin

Middle English (denoting lechery): from Old French luxurie, luxure, from Latin luxuria, from luxus 'excess'. The earliest current sense dates from the mid 17th century.

From the Middle Ages to the early 19th century luxury was ‘lust, lasciviousness’—the Latin source luxuria also implied indulgence as a vice— although the modern English sense ‘great comfort or elegance’ has also appeared in the mid 17th century.

Definition of luxury in US English:

luxury

noun

1The state of great comfort and extravagant living.
奢侈，奢华；奢侈享受
he lived a life of luxury
他过着奢华的生活。
Example sentencesExamples
- This not only has the benefit of looking elegant but frees up space so that designers are able to offer more comfort and luxury to even the smallest of cars.
- I opened the door and went in, still struck by the sheer comfort and luxury of the room.
- By 2000, Pringle had reinvented the twinset again as a sleek, modern garment, a symbol of comfort and luxury.
- For a start it seats 14 more than the previous plane, and offers a better level of comfort and luxury.
- Why would you abandon this comfort and luxury to perform on the Fringe?
- It enabled her to keep her family in comfort and enough luxury to feel a part of the American dream.
- You have stepped into sheer luxury with spacious and comfortable accommodations.
- This seems a small price for a swindler to pay for enjoying a life of luxury at the expense of the small business community.
- Whilst a million British Catholics are turned down for the job, this man slipped from country to country and now lives in luxury at their expense.
- After all, Yitro enjoyed a high position in Midyan and was living in comfort and luxury.
- I know that I won't have all the comforts and luxury in Israel but I don't care for that.
- Discover a world of comfort and luxury, traveling in the company of women with Olivia.
- There were large exotic trees and open spaces around the few houses, each competing with the other, in design, elegance and luxury.
- Even when the setting is warm and inviting the appeal of stripping away comfort and luxury seems dubious.
- But when it comes to real luxury and real comfort the newer air mattresses of today have no peers.
- A brief survey of the royal apartment leaves nothing to the imagination for royal comfort and luxury.
- There is a lot of emphasis on comfort and luxury with the new car.
- He knew passengers desired luxury and comfort when travelling even short distances.
- The atmosphere throughout is one of understated elegance and the highest standards of comfort and luxury.
- While luxury gives us comfort, we should realize that this is not sustainable.
Synonyms
opulence, luxuriousness, sumptuousness, richness, costliness, grandeur, grandness, splendour, magnificence, lavishness, lap of luxury, bed of roses, milk and honey
1. 1.1 An inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain.
  奢侈品，高档物品
  luxuries like raspberry vinegar and state-of-the-art CD players
  he considers bananas a luxury
  他把香蕉当作奢侈品。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In fact, the only thing he did act upon was his increasingly voracious appetite for sex, food and expensive luxuries.
  It was a sitting room, with huge windows and thick carpet and couches and the usual luxuries.
  At the end of a busy day, they go home to such luxuries as double jacuzzi baths.
  In the Sahara, cars, electric showers, water and even toilets are absolute luxuries!
  Unattainable luxuries were transformed into desirable marks of status or even into affordable necessities.
  A washing machine and a refrigerator were luxuries which made the life of the housewife much easier.
  Branch networks are moribund expensive luxuries, yet customers like branches.
  She put televisions and kettles in every cell, not as luxuries but because she considered them to be basics of life.
  Lottery money has to be sought, not for luxuries or extravagances, but to maintain parks and public areas.
  It's easy to forget that luxuries such as fitted carpets and central heating are comparatively recent.
  It wasn't that long ago that cigarette lighters or radios were automotive luxuries.
  Local taxes and surcharges on luxuries like theatre tickets were also reintroduced as a means of subsidizing hospitals.
  Tens of thousands of pensioners are prisoners in their homes, with none of the luxuries Huntley and Bieber receive.
  It is a far cry from the touring luxuries of the bands they have supported.
  Some of their own professors in the past might have seen such virtues as expensive luxuries.
  Some special editions featured such luxuries as mats and a CD player.
  My greatest luxuries were miniature pots of Marmite and packet soups from the canteen.
  Victoria felt even more guilty as she eyed up the luxuries dotted around the room.
  As the gifts and luxuries stack up, is everything as it appears or do dangerous times lie in wait for her?
  With indulgence in luxuries out of the question, he recommended reading, gardening and amateur theatricals.
  Synonyms
  indulgence, extravagance, self-indulgence, treat, extra, non-essential, frill

adjective

Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury.
奢侈的，豪华的
a luxury yacht
豪华游艇。
luxury goods
奢侈品。
Example sentencesExamples
- Get rid of those London-based middle managers who splash the licence fee on ludicrous motivational courses at luxury hotels.
- Explore nature up close and in style aboard luxury yachts, small ships and wilderness lodges.
- Although some hotels and luxury food stores compete to serve the first grouse of the season, many of the birds go to overseas markets.
- Indeed most of the large new hotels are being built to US fire and safety codes so that they can eventually be sold to worldwide luxury hotel chains.
- Its 25 km long peninsula is lined with luxury hotels and we stayed in one of the newest five-star resorts.
- He has opened a luxury spa hotel in Seaham to cater to the local rich.
- Health and fitness is big and the luxury hotels cater to this trend.
- The imposition of luxury tax on five-star hotels by State Governments also does not help the tourist.
- This hotel is P&O's luxury cruise liner Aurora, the largest passenger ship currently flying the Red Ensign.
- The Sheraton Perdana is the nearest luxury hotel to the yacht club.
- On the whole, Americans don't do luxury ski hotels as well as the Europeans.
- I do not believe that the real life of this nation is to be found in the great luxury hotels or so-called fashionable suburbs.
- His world is one of luxury yachts, private jets, pet tigers and plastic surgeons.
- The new project follows two plans which were scrapped - one for a £7m hotel and one for luxury apartments.
- Based in West Cork since 1973, his expertise lies in luxury yacht design.
- Because of the luxury hotels and high prices, the region is expecting that most visits will be from foreign tourists.
- Boarding the luxury yacht was strange - walk along a gangway, but then pull yourself up on a rope that enabled you to clamber aboard.
- The Japanese are alleged to have held a three-day orgy at the luxury hotel under the guise of a company celebration.
- The Tourism authorities should also stop the promotion of luxury hotels, the travel writer feels.
- Anyone interested in a presidential yacht, luxury cars, presidential houses and rest houses by the beach?
Synonyms
smart, stylish, upmarket, fancy, high-class, fashionable, chic, luxurious, luxury, deluxe, exclusive, select, sumptuous, opulent, lavish, grand, rich, elegant, ornate, ostentatious, showy

Origin

Middle English (denoting lechery): from Old French luxurie, luxure, from Latin luxuria, from luxus ‘excess’. The earliest current sense dates from the mid 17th century.

词汇	luxury
释义	Definition of luxury in English: luxury nounPlural luxuries ˈlʌkʃ(ə)ri mass noun 1A state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense. he lived a life of luxury 他过着奢华的生活。 Example sentencesExamples He knew passengers desired luxury and comfort when travelling even short distances. I know that I won't have all the comforts and luxury in Israel but I don't care for that. There were large exotic trees and open spaces around the few houses, each competing with the other, in design, elegance and luxury. I opened the door and went in, still struck by the sheer comfort and luxury of the room. But when it comes to real luxury and real comfort the newer air mattresses of today have no peers. This not only has the benefit of looking elegant but frees up space so that designers are able to offer more comfort and luxury to even the smallest of cars. By 2000, Pringle had reinvented the twinset again as a sleek, modern garment, a symbol of comfort and luxury. You have stepped into sheer luxury with spacious and comfortable accommodations. Why would you abandon this comfort and luxury to perform on the Fringe? A brief survey of the royal apartment leaves nothing to the imagination for royal comfort and luxury. Whilst a million British Catholics are turned down for the job, this man slipped from country to country and now lives in luxury at their expense. For a start it seats 14 more than the previous plane, and offers a better level of comfort and luxury. There is a lot of emphasis on comfort and luxury with the new car. It enabled her to keep her family in comfort and enough luxury to feel a part of the American dream. The atmosphere throughout is one of understated elegance and the highest standards of comfort and luxury. This seems a small price for a swindler to pay for enjoying a life of luxury at the expense of the small business community. While luxury gives us comfort, we should realize that this is not sustainable. Even when the setting is warm and inviting the appeal of stripping away comfort and luxury seems dubious. Discover a world of comfort and luxury, traveling in the company of women with Olivia. After all, Yitro enjoyed a high position in Midyan and was living in comfort and luxury. Synonyms opulence, luxuriousness, sumptuousness, richness, costliness, grandeur, grandness, splendour, magnificence, lavishness, lap of luxury, bed of roses, milk and honey comfort, security affluence, wealth, prosperity, prosperousness, plenty informal the life of Riley 1.1count noun An inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain. 奢侈品，高档物品 luxuries like chocolate, scent, and fizzy wine 像巧克力、香水和汽酒这样的奢侈品。 Example sentencesExamples Tens of thousands of pensioners are prisoners in their homes, with none of the luxuries Huntley and Bieber receive. It is a far cry from the touring luxuries of the bands they have supported. Victoria felt even more guilty as she eyed up the luxuries dotted around the room. It's easy to forget that luxuries such as fitted carpets and central heating are comparatively recent. Branch networks are moribund expensive luxuries, yet customers like branches. A washing machine and a refrigerator were luxuries which made the life of the housewife much easier. Lottery money has to be sought, not for luxuries or extravagances, but to maintain parks and public areas. Some of their own professors in the past might have seen such virtues as expensive luxuries. As the gifts and luxuries stack up, is everything as it appears or do dangerous times lie in wait for her? Local taxes and surcharges on luxuries like theatre tickets were also reintroduced as a means of subsidizing hospitals. Unattainable luxuries were transformed into desirable marks of status or even into affordable necessities. It was a sitting room, with huge windows and thick carpet and couches and the usual luxuries. Some special editions featured such luxuries as mats and a CD player. At the end of a busy day, they go home to such luxuries as double jacuzzi baths. In the Sahara, cars, electric showers, water and even toilets are absolute luxuries! In fact, the only thing he did act upon was his increasingly voracious appetite for sex, food and expensive luxuries. My greatest luxuries were miniature pots of Marmite and packet soups from the canteen. She put televisions and kettles in every cell, not as luxuries but because she considered them to be basics of life. With indulgence in luxuries out of the question, he recommended reading, gardening and amateur theatricals. It wasn't that long ago that cigarette lighters or radios were automotive luxuries. Synonyms indulgence, extravagance, self-indulgence, treat, extra, non-essential, frill refinement 1.2in singular A pleasure obtained only rarely. they actually had the luxury of a whole day together Example sentencesExamples I did however treat myself to the luxury of some powdered milk and it has revolutionised my evening cup of tea. The freelancers, however, often don't have the luxury of saying no. Globalisation is a force that does not allow the luxury of saying, ‘Stop, I want to get off’. In the global era, we cannot afford the luxury of seeing our two great cities knocking spots off each other rather than joining resources. You haven't got the luxury of getting emotionally involved. He did not have the luxury of slow-motion replays to examine at his leisure, but was faced with having to make an instant decision. Malton and Norton have the luxury of selecting from a full complement of players for their home clash against Bradford Salem. He can afford himself the luxury of indulging fantasies about the future. While the first film had a certain low-budget charm, with its tight cast and steep action curve, it had the luxury of being the first of its kind. With a 15-year-old to look after and a demanding job, I can't afford the luxury of slowing down. Rarely do you have the luxury of going into a movie that you know a lot of people want to see. In siege mentality I sought haven in the luxury of a massage. Since his films were made for next to nothing, he couldn't afford the luxury of paying for film extras. I've allowed myself the luxury of a day of pure undiluted self-indulgence today. When push came to shove, Hawk Wing, not allowed the luxury of having strong pace-setters, was left with too much to do. I'm writing essays and indulging in the luxury of reading books not written by me. I go downstairs to fix myself breakfast, and then decide to treat myself to the luxury of eating it in my room. Perhaps it's also because I have the luxury of ordering my own days, rather than swimming in the daily tides of commuting. Her mother was chopping meat, which they rarely had the luxury of having, and putting it into a wooden bowl. Whereas Woods had the luxury of laying up at the 13 th and 15th holes, his pursuers did not have that option. Synonyms joy, delight, bliss, blessing, benefit, advantage, boon satisfaction, comfort, ease adjectiveˈlʌkʃ(ə)ri attributive Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury. 奢侈的，豪华的 a luxury yacht 豪华游艇。 luxury goods 奢侈品。 Example sentencesExamples The Japanese are alleged to have held a three-day orgy at the luxury hotel under the guise of a company celebration. The Tourism authorities should also stop the promotion of luxury hotels, the travel writer feels. The Sheraton Perdana is the nearest luxury hotel to the yacht club. Explore nature up close and in style aboard luxury yachts, small ships and wilderness lodges. Anyone interested in a presidential yacht, luxury cars, presidential houses and rest houses by the beach? He has opened a luxury spa hotel in Seaham to cater to the local rich. Indeed most of the large new hotels are being built to US fire and safety codes so that they can eventually be sold to worldwide luxury hotel chains. This hotel is P&O's luxury cruise liner Aurora, the largest passenger ship currently flying the Red Ensign. On the whole, Americans don't do luxury ski hotels as well as the Europeans. Health and fitness is big and the luxury hotels cater to this trend. Although some hotels and luxury food stores compete to serve the first grouse of the season, many of the birds go to overseas markets. Get rid of those London-based middle managers who splash the licence fee on ludicrous motivational courses at luxury hotels. The new project follows two plans which were scrapped - one for a £7m hotel and one for luxury apartments. Based in West Cork since 1973, his expertise lies in luxury yacht design. His world is one of luxury yachts, private jets, pet tigers and plastic surgeons. I do not believe that the real life of this nation is to be found in the great luxury hotels or so-called fashionable suburbs. The imposition of luxury tax on five-star hotels by State Governments also does not help the tourist. Its 25 km long peninsula is lined with luxury hotels and we stayed in one of the newest five-star resorts. Because of the luxury hotels and high prices, the region is expecting that most visits will be from foreign tourists. Boarding the luxury yacht was strange - walk along a gangway, but then pull yourself up on a rope that enabled you to clamber aboard. Synonyms smart, stylish, upmarket, fancy, high-class, fashionable, chic, luxurious, luxury, deluxe, exclusive, select, sumptuous, opulent, lavish, grand, rich, elegant, ornate, ostentatious, showy Origin Middle English (denoting lechery): from Old French luxurie, luxure, from Latin luxuria, from luxus 'excess'. The earliest current sense dates from the mid 17th century. From the Middle Ages to the early 19th century luxury was ‘lust, lasciviousness’—the Latin source luxuria also implied indulgence as a vice— although the modern English sense ‘great comfort or elegance’ has also appeared in the mid 17th century. Definition of luxury in US English: luxury noun 1The state of great comfort and extravagant living. 奢侈，奢华；奢侈享受 he lived a life of luxury 他过着奢华的生活。 Example sentencesExamples This not only has the benefit of looking elegant but frees up space so that designers are able to offer more comfort and luxury to even the smallest of cars. I opened the door and went in, still struck by the sheer comfort and luxury of the room. By 2000, Pringle had reinvented the twinset again as a sleek, modern garment, a symbol of comfort and luxury. For a start it seats 14 more than the previous plane, and offers a better level of comfort and luxury. Why would you abandon this comfort and luxury to perform on the Fringe? It enabled her to keep her family in comfort and enough luxury to feel a part of the American dream. You have stepped into sheer luxury with spacious and comfortable accommodations. This seems a small price for a swindler to pay for enjoying a life of luxury at the expense of the small business community. Whilst a million British Catholics are turned down for the job, this man slipped from country to country and now lives in luxury at their expense. After all, Yitro enjoyed a high position in Midyan and was living in comfort and luxury. I know that I won't have all the comforts and luxury in Israel but I don't care for that. Discover a world of comfort and luxury, traveling in the company of women with Olivia. There were large exotic trees and open spaces around the few houses, each competing with the other, in design, elegance and luxury. Even when the setting is warm and inviting the appeal of stripping away comfort and luxury seems dubious. But when it comes to real luxury and real comfort the newer air mattresses of today have no peers. A brief survey of the royal apartment leaves nothing to the imagination for royal comfort and luxury. There is a lot of emphasis on comfort and luxury with the new car. He knew passengers desired luxury and comfort when travelling even short distances. The atmosphere throughout is one of understated elegance and the highest standards of comfort and luxury. While luxury gives us comfort, we should realize that this is not sustainable. Synonyms opulence, luxuriousness, sumptuousness, richness, costliness, grandeur, grandness, splendour, magnificence, lavishness, lap of luxury, bed of roses, milk and honey 1.1 An inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain. 奢侈品，高档物品 luxuries like raspberry vinegar and state-of-the-art CD players he considers bananas a luxury 他把香蕉当作奢侈品。 Example sentencesExamples In fact, the only thing he did act upon was his increasingly voracious appetite for sex, food and expensive luxuries. It was a sitting room, with huge windows and thick carpet and couches and the usual luxuries. At the end of a busy day, they go home to such luxuries as double jacuzzi baths. In the Sahara, cars, electric showers, water and even toilets are absolute luxuries! Unattainable luxuries were transformed into desirable marks of status or even into affordable necessities. A washing machine and a refrigerator were luxuries which made the life of the housewife much easier. Branch networks are moribund expensive luxuries, yet customers like branches. She put televisions and kettles in every cell, not as luxuries but because she considered them to be basics of life. Lottery money has to be sought, not for luxuries or extravagances, but to maintain parks and public areas. It's easy to forget that luxuries such as fitted carpets and central heating are comparatively recent. It wasn't that long ago that cigarette lighters or radios were automotive luxuries. Local taxes and surcharges on luxuries like theatre tickets were also reintroduced as a means of subsidizing hospitals. Tens of thousands of pensioners are prisoners in their homes, with none of the luxuries Huntley and Bieber receive. It is a far cry from the touring luxuries of the bands they have supported. Some of their own professors in the past might have seen such virtues as expensive luxuries. Some special editions featured such luxuries as mats and a CD player. My greatest luxuries were miniature pots of Marmite and packet soups from the canteen. Victoria felt even more guilty as she eyed up the luxuries dotted around the room. As the gifts and luxuries stack up, is everything as it appears or do dangerous times lie in wait for her? With indulgence in luxuries out of the question, he recommended reading, gardening and amateur theatricals. Synonyms indulgence, extravagance, self-indulgence, treat, extra, non-essential, frill adjective Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury. 奢侈的，豪华的 a luxury yacht 豪华游艇。 luxury goods 奢侈品。 Example sentencesExamples Get rid of those London-based middle managers who splash the licence fee on ludicrous motivational courses at luxury hotels. Explore nature up close and in style aboard luxury yachts, small ships and wilderness lodges. Although some hotels and luxury food stores compete to serve the first grouse of the season, many of the birds go to overseas markets. Indeed most of the large new hotels are being built to US fire and safety codes so that they can eventually be sold to worldwide luxury hotel chains. Its 25 km long peninsula is lined with luxury hotels and we stayed in one of the newest five-star resorts. He has opened a luxury spa hotel in Seaham to cater to the local rich. Health and fitness is big and the luxury hotels cater to this trend. The imposition of luxury tax on five-star hotels by State Governments also does not help the tourist. This hotel is P&O's luxury cruise liner Aurora, the largest passenger ship currently flying the Red Ensign. The Sheraton Perdana is the nearest luxury hotel to the yacht club. On the whole, Americans don't do luxury ski hotels as well as the Europeans. I do not believe that the real life of this nation is to be found in the great luxury hotels or so-called fashionable suburbs. His world is one of luxury yachts, private jets, pet tigers and plastic surgeons. The new project follows two plans which were scrapped - one for a £7m hotel and one for luxury apartments. Based in West Cork since 1973, his expertise lies in luxury yacht design. Because of the luxury hotels and high prices, the region is expecting that most visits will be from foreign tourists. Boarding the luxury yacht was strange - walk along a gangway, but then pull yourself up on a rope that enabled you to clamber aboard. The Japanese are alleged to have held a three-day orgy at the luxury hotel under the guise of a company celebration. The Tourism authorities should also stop the promotion of luxury hotels, the travel writer feels. Anyone interested in a presidential yacht, luxury cars, presidential houses and rest houses by the beach? Synonyms smart, stylish, upmarket, fancy, high-class, fashionable, chic, luxurious, luxury, deluxe, exclusive, select, sumptuous, opulent, lavish, grand, rich, elegant, ornate, ostentatious, showy Origin Middle English (denoting lechery): from Old French luxurie, luxure, from Latin luxuria, from luxus ‘excess’. The earliest current sense dates from the mid 17th century.
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