hedonist
英 [ˈhedənɪst] 美 [ˈhedənɪst]
享乐主义者
- According to hedonists, maximizing net pleasure is the most important thing in life because pleasure is the greatest good that life has to offer.
享乐主义者认为人生中最重要的事情是将净快乐最大化因为快乐是生活送给我们最珍贵的礼物。 - For hedonists, the best choice that a person could make for himself is one that brings him the greatest possible amount of pleasure while bringing him no pain.
对于享乐主义者来说,他所作出的选择一定是能够带给他最大限度快乐却没有痛苦的选择。
prodigal
英 [ˈprɒdɪɡl] 美 [ˈprɑːdɪɡl]
【常作贬义词】浪费的、挥霍的、大手大脚的
- There have been rumours that he has been prodigal with company funds.
有传闻说他一直在挥霍公司的资金。
值得注意的是,习语 the/a prodigal (son) 指的是“回头的浪子;改邪归正的人”,比如:
- A prodigal who returns is more precious than gold.
浪子回头金不换。
spendthrift
英 [ˈspendθrɪft] 美 [ˈspendθrɪft]
【贬义词】花钱无度的人、挥霍者
- Tax payers are critical of spendthrift bureaucrats.
纳税人对挥霍无度的官僚持批评态度。 - Bloom is a true emotional spendthrift who uses his feelings lavishly.
布卢姆是个真正的滥情者。
profligate
英 [ˈprɒflɪɡət] 美 [ˈprɑːflɪɡət]
【正式用语,贬义词】 挥霍的、浪费的
- She is well-known for her profligate spending habits.
她因一贯恣意挥霍钱财而出名。 - This young man had all the inclination to be a profligate of the first water.
这个青年完全有可能成为十足的浪子。
epicurean
英 [ˌepɪkjʊəˈriːən] 美 [ˌepɪkjʊˈriːən]
【正式用语】享乐的、吃喝玩乐的;好美食的、讲究饮食的
- an epicurean dish
一盘佳肴 - Just because I tend to forego epicurean pleasures, it doesn't mean I can't appreciate them.
虽然我愿意放弃享乐,但并不代表我不懂享乐。