| 单词 | rich |
| 释义 | richrich /rɪtʃ/ ●●● S2 W1 adjective 1A LOT OF MONEY a)having a lot of money or valuable possessions OPP poor: Her family is very rich. Germany is one of the world’s richest countries. He thought he’d found an easy way to get rich (=become rich).filthy/stinking rich humorous or disapproving (=very rich) The company he started made him filthy rich. b)the rich [plural] people who have a lot of money and possessions: The rich send their children to exclusive private schools. We took a tour of the homes of the rich and famous in Hollywood.THESAURUSwell-off – fairly rich, so that you can live very comfortably: His parents are well-off and both retired early.wealthy – very rich. Used especially about people whose families have been rich for a long time: The country club is for the wealthiest families in town.prosperous formal – rich and successful: He became a prosperous businessman who owned several successful stores.affluent formal – having a lot of money. Used especially about rich groups of people or the areas where they live: She opened an expensive boutique in an affluent neighborhood of the city.well-to-do – rich and having a high position in society: Claire was from a well-to-do family in Boston.privileged – having more advantages than other people because your family is rich: Most of the students at this expensive school come from privileged backgrounds.2LARGE AMOUNT having or containing a lot of something: rich in Oranges are rich in vitamin C. Red meat is a rich source of iron.oxygen-rich/oil-rich/calcium-rich etc. (=containing a lot of oxygen, etc.) A fiber-rich diet improves digestion.3FULL OF INTEREST full of interesting or important events, ideas, etc.: The area has a rich history.rich in Her story was rich in detail.4FOOD containing foods such as butter, cream, and eggs, which make you feel full very quickly: The chocolate cake was so rich I could only eat a little.5SMELL/FLAVOR having a strong pleasant smell or flavor: He savored the taste of the rich, dark coffee.6COLOR having a beautiful strong color: Her eyes are a rich dark brown color.7MUSIC/SOUNDS having a pleasant low sound: His guitar produces a warm rich sound.8SOIL/LAND good for growing plants in SYN fertile: Roses require rich soil.rich in The soil is rich in nutrients.9CLOTH expensive and beautiful: She ran her fingers over the rich velvet of the dress.[Origin: Old English rice] |
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