| 单词 | rich |
| 释义 | rich —richly, adv. —richness, n. /rich/, adj., richer, richest, n. adj. 1. having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation. 2. abounding in natural resources: a rich territory. 3. having wealth or valuable resources (usually fol. by in): a country rich in traditions. 4. abounding (usually fol. by in or with): a countryside rich in beauty; a design rich with colors. 5. of great value or worth; valuable: a rich harvest. 6. (of food) delectably and perhaps unhealthfully spicy, or sweet and abounding in butter or cream: a rich gravy; a rich pastry. 7. costly, expensively elegant, or fine, as dress or jewels. 8. sumptuous; elaborately abundant: a rich feast. 9. using valuable materials or characterized by elaborate workmanship, as buildings or furniture. 10. abounding in desirable elements or qualities: a man rich in kindness. 11. (of wine) strong and finely flavored. 12. (of color) deep, strong, or vivid: rich purple. 13. full and mellow in tone: rich sounds; a rich voice. 14. strongly fragrant; pungent: a rich odor. 15. producing or yielding abundantly: a rich soil. 16. abundant, plentiful, or ample: a rich supply. 17. Auto. (of a mixture in a fuel system) having a relatively high ratio of fuel to air (contrasted with lean). 18. Informal. a. highly amusing. b. ridiculous; absurd. n. 19. (used with a pl. v.) rich persons collectively (usually prec. by the): new tax shelters for the rich. [bef. 900; ME; OE rice (adj.) << Celtic; c. G reich wealthy; akin to L rex, Skt rajan king] Syn. 1. well-to-do, moneyed. RICH, WEALTHY, AFFLUENT all indicate abundance of possessions. RICH is the general word; it may imply that possessions are newly acquired: an oilman who became rich overnight. WEALTHY suggests permanence, stability, and appropriate surroundings: a wealthy banker. AFFLUENT usually suggests a generous amount of income, with a high standard of living and some social prestige and privilege: an affluent family. 5. bountiful, copious, luxuriant. 7. precious, high-priced, dear. 12. intense, vibrant. 14. aromatic. 15. fruitful, productive, prolific, luxuriant. 16. bountiful, copious, abounding, bounteous. Ant. 1-5, 15, 16. poor. |
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