| 单词 | the finer things in life |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe finer things in (also of) life P5. the finer things in (also of) life: those things (as possessions, experiences, etc.) regarded as particularly desirable or rewarding, or as being enjoyed by people of refinement or cultivated taste, esp. fine food and drink, expensive clothing, or other material luxuries. ΚΠ 1852 Democratic Rev. June 524/2 She..was remarkable for her attachment to the fine things of life.] 1858 A. S. Roe True to Last xx. 267 Must he forever relinquish the thought of rising above his present condition of dependence! He loved the finer things of life. Was that wrong? 1899 Concord (Mass.) Enterprise 4 May The American people, being thoroughly housed and clothed, are now seeking the finer things in life. 1920 Labor Digest May 35/1 An appreciation of the finer things in life, the learning to know the beauties of literature and art and music, will help any man in his career. 1933 Times 13 June 6/6 (advt.) Among the finer things of life... Player's No. 3 Virginia Cigarettes. 1986 National Rev. 20 June 65/2 I'm 39.., attractive, lively, and looking for a nice guy with whom to share the finer things in life. 2011 N.Y. Times 15 May (Late ed.) (Front section) 8/6 The couple are known to enjoy the finer things in life. < as lemmas |
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