| 英语单词 | consumerism |
|---|---|
| 英美音标 | 英 [kən'sjuːmərɪzəm] 美 [kən'sjuːmərɪzm] |
| 中文释义 | n.商品的消费和销售性服务;消费主义;用户至上主义 |
| 英语例句 | (1) The lifestyle of consumerism is a source of such rage today. (2) Consumerism ideology appeared in the special phrase of modern history. (3) The prosperity of today becomes the empty consumerism of tomorrow. (4) Consumerism in public policy also emphasizes the value of getting close to the consumer. |
| 中文例句 | (1) 消费性的生活方式是今日愤怒不安情绪的原因之一。 (2) 消费意识形态是在现代历史特殊时期出现的。 (3) 今天的繁荣成为了明天的空洞的消费主义。 (4) 公共政策中的消费主义也强调贴近消费者的价值。 |
| vocabulary简明 | The noun consumerism refers to the theory that spending money and consuming goods is good for the economy. Opponents of consumerism suggest simple living is a more sustainable lifestyle and better for the environment. |
| vocabulary扩展 | Consumerism comes from the verb consume, which is rooted in the Latin word consumere, meaning to use up or to waste. The noun consumerism also refers to a movement that promotes the interests of consumers — that is, people who purchase goods, use them, and then buy more — especially the protection of these consumers from things like fraud or price gouging. |
| 柯林斯解释 | 1 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]消费主义 Consumerism is the belief that it is good to buy and use a lot of goods. [oft supp N]
2 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]消费者权益保护 Consumerism is the protection of the rights and interests of consumers. |
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