单词 | superaffluence |
释义 | > as lemmassuperaffluence superaffluence n. Brit. /ˌsuːpərˈaflʊəns/ , /ˌsjuːpərˈaflʊəns/ , U.S. /ˌsupərˈæflʊəns/ (a) an abundant flow, a great profusion (now rare); (b) extreme wealth.ΚΠ 1638 A. Johnston Diary (1911) I. 342 Rayning doune the super~afluence of his blessings. 1880 Academy 28 Feb. 153/3 Its superaffluence of splendour. 1919 A. Larned Borderland of Country Life 185 The young man..was suddenly elevated to superaffluence by inheriting a large fortune. 2000 Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (Nexis) 31 Dec. m3 In an age of superaffluence, many newly minted millionaires can't help worrying that their children won't inherit their work ethic. < as lemmas |
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