conspicuous consumption

Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure.

引人注目地挥霍贵重财物是有闲绅士取得名声的手段.

The plaster became thicker and thicker as the kings sought to outdo each other conspicuous consumption.

各地领主都想在与别的王侯的争奇斗富中胜出,于是,灰泥涂抹得越来越厚,越来越厚.

It was an age of conspicuous consumption — those who had money liked to display it.

那是一个炫耀性消费的年代——有钱人都喜欢炫富。

In the opportunity culture of the United States, by contrast, conspicuous consumption was more tolerated.

相比之下,在美国的机会文化中, 人们更能宽容奢侈.

The final frontier in conspicuous consumption: space.

炫耀性消费的最后阵地是太空.

Indeed, conspicuous consumption and waste are an important part of social display.

事实上, 显著的消费和浪费都是社会现实的一个重要组成部分.

But the suit is yet another sign that mad, conspicuous consumption is creeping back.

不过,这款西装再次显示了疯狂 、 惹人注目的消费又悄然回来了.

We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption.

我们必须避免过分放纵和铺张浪费.

Dont worry: Conspicuous consumption wont disappear.

不过不用担心: 炫耀性消费不会消失.