deluxe
英 [də'lʌks] 美 [dɪ'lʌks]
adj.豪华的；高级的
GRE GMAT
◉Usage Examples
(1) The deluxesuite also comes with a very nice bar.
(2) I suppose your deluxe suite is a little bigger.
(3) It will be published in an deluxe edition in autumn.
(4) I am the medical worker of a China, deluxe title.
(5) The airline offered first class passengers a bag of deluxe toiletries.
(1) 豪华套房另外还有一个非常别致的小酒吧。
(2) 我希望这个豪华套房能更大些。
(3) 它将在秋季出版精装本。
(4) 我是一位中国的医务工作者，高级职称。
(5) 此次航班为头等舱乘客提供了一袋高级化妆品。
◉Word Origin
1819, from French de luxe, literally "of luxury," from Latin luxus "excess, abundance"
◉Usage notes
Something that's extra fancy or of very high quality is deluxe. If you upgrade to a deluxe hotel room, it will be bigger, more luxurious, and probably have a great view.
You're most likely to find deluxe describing a spa, hotel, car, or house. When any of these things is deluxe, it goes beyond the ordinary to provide a superior, luxurious experience. A deluxe home might have thousands of square feet and an in-ground pool, and a deluxe cruise probably includes a large berth and gourmet food. Deluxe comes from the French de luxe, "of luxury," from the Latin luxe, "excess or abundance."
◉Collins
in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 de luxe
1. [ADJ 形容词]高级的；豪华的；奢华的 Deluxe goods or services are better in quality and more expensive than ordinary ones.
[ADJ n]
① ...a rare, highly prized deluxe wine.
一种非常罕见、备受珍视的高级葡萄酒
② ...exclusive fashion de luxe for the businesswoman.
专为商界女士设计的高档时装
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