big-spending

UK/ˌbɪɡ ˈspendɪŋ/US/ˌbɪɡ ˈspendɪŋ/

释义

adj.

花钱大手大脚的;挥霍无度的

词源

概述

big-spending 是典型的英语复合词,由形容词 big 和动词 spend 的现在分词形式组合而成,字面意为“花费巨大的”。这种结构在19世纪后逐渐常见,用于描述个人、机构或政府挥霍无度的消费行为,逻辑直接且形象生动。

例句

The big-spending habits of the celebrity were often criticized by financial advisors.

这位名人挥霍无度的消费习惯常被财务顾问批评。

The city's big-spending projects led to a significant increase in public debt.

该市挥霍无度的项目导致公共债务大幅增加。

He gained a reputation as a big-spending philanthropist after donating millions to various charities.

在向多家慈善机构捐赠数百万后,他赢得了挥霍无度的慈善家的名声。