| 单词 | affluence |
| 释义 | affluence (once / 3202 pages) n Affluence means great wealth and abundance, such as the great riches found by ancient explorers who exploited the new worlds of North and South America. The roots of the word affluence are recognizable in the Latin affluentia, which refers to something that flows toward (someone). We can see the connection when we think of the flow of wealth that signifies affluence in our society. For centuries we have seen the affluence in the United States that sparked admiration and jealousy among poorer nations, and we have seen that same affluence rising now in China, as it prepares to take its place as a major world power. WORD FAMILYaffluence: affluences+/affluent: affluence, affluently, affluents USAGE EXAMPLESIt’s an understated satire on gentrification, in which multiracial affluence doesn’t provide immunity from the ancient clashes of urban life. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) In the countryside, where such pockets of affluence are rare to nonexistent, so too, presumably, are any of these sorts of glitzy decorations. Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) These voters, who often echo Trump’s own campaign statements, say the affluence of his Cabinet picks is an advantage, not a liability. Seattle Times(Dec 18, 2016) n abundant wealth Syn|Hypo|Hyper richness comfort, ease a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state lap of luxuryin conditions of wealth and comfort wealth, wealthiness the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money |
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