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。