释义 |
conspicuous consumptionconˌspicuous conˈsumption noun [uncountable] - But one can only take just so much wretched excess and conspicuous consumption.
- Even so, a significant number of takeover bids were probably no more than a form of corporate conspicuous consumption.
- Foreign imports such as colour television sets and hi-fi systems cram shop windows, catering to demands for conspicuous consumption.
- Similarly, conspicuous consumption or display is now regarded as an acceptable form of behaviour.
- The creative ones turned their backs on conspicuous consumption and decided in favor of a simpler, personalized lifestyle.
- The emergence of stratified societies culminating in states increased conspicuous consumption of precious substances.
- They're young and poor and the patriarchal culture they inherit and the conspicuous consumption of their contemporaries sanctions their irresponsibility.
- What better forum for conspicuous consumption than the locker-room or the golf club car-park?
the act of buying a lot of things, especially expensive things that are not necessary, in order to impress other people and show them how rich you are |