wealth
含义: An abundance of money, possessions, or resources
Wealth refers to an abundance of valuable possessions, money, or resources. It can also mean a large amount of something positive (a wealth of experience). 'Wealthy' is the adjective form. The distribution of wealth is a major topic in economics and politics.
例句
- The family accumulated great wealth through property investment. 这个家庭通过房地产投资积累了巨额财富。La familia acumuló una gran riqueza a través de la inversión inmobiliaria.その家族は不動産投資を通じて大きな富を蓄積した。그 가족은 부동산 투자를 통해 큰 부를 축적했다.
- She has a wealth of knowledge about local history. 她对当地历史有丰富的知识。Ella tiene una riqueza de conocimientos sobre la historia local.彼女は地元の歴史について豊富な知識を持っている。그녀는 지역 역사에 대한 풍부한 지식을 갖고 있다.
- The gap between wealth and poverty continues to grow. 贫富差距继续扩大。La brecha entre riqueza y pobreza sigue creciendo.富と貧困の格差は拡大し続けている。부와 빈곤 사이의 격차는 계속 커지고 있다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Middle English 'welthe' meaning 'happiness, prosperity', from 'wele' (well-being, prosperity), from Old English 'wela' (wealth, riches). Related to 'well' and 'will'. Originally meant 'happiness'; the money sense followed.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Old English 'wela' meaning 'well-being' or 'prosperity.' Originally, wealth meant general wellbeing rather than just money. The connection to happiness persists in the word 'commonwealth' (a political community for common good) and the saying 'health is wealth.'
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