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单词 ritz
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Definition of ritz in English:

ritz

nounrɪtsrits
mass nouninformal
  • 1North American Ostentatious luxury and glamour.

  • 2usually with negative Used in reference to luxurious accommodation.

    it's not the Ritz, but it 's convenient, clean, and good value for money
    sure as hell ain't the Ritz, but it's a place to call home
    here is the Ritz of all shelters

Phrases

  • put on the ritz

    • Make a show of luxury or extravagance.

      when you're putting on the ritz, garnish your soup with an asparagus tip nestled in a small spoonful of lightly whipped cream
      Example sentencesExamples
      • In the 10th year of the Starck bathroom, the company's latest anniversary product is putting on the ritz for the celebrations.
      • First off, I got a new job as a valet parker at some restaurant that's trying to put on the ritz.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Ritz, a proprietary name of luxury hotels, from César Ritz (1850–1918), a Swiss hotel owner.

 
 

Definition of ritz in US English:

ritz

nounrits
informal
  • 1North American Ostentatious luxury and glamour.

    removed from all the ritz and glitz
  • 2the Ritzusually with negative Used in reference to luxurious accommodation.

    it's not the Ritz, but it's convenient, clean, and good value for money
    sure as hell ain't the Ritz, but it's a place to call home
    here is the Ritz of all shelters

Phrases

  • put on the ritz

    • Make a show of luxury or extravagance.

      Example sentencesExamples
      • In the 10th year of the Starck bathroom, the company's latest anniversary product is putting on the ritz for the celebrations.
      • First off, I got a new job as a valet parker at some restaurant that's trying to put on the ritz.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Ritz, a proprietary name of luxury hotels, from César Ritz (1850–1918), a Swiss hotel owner.

 
 
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