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Watch

2. Why do some people wear expensive watches?

答案:

Some people wear expensive watches for various reasons. Firstly, they see it as a status symbol, reflecting their success and wealth. Secondly, high-end watches often have exceptional craftsmanship and can be considered investments that appreciate over time. Lastly, many enjoy the aesthetic appeal and intricate designs that come with luxury timepieces.


助记: expensive watches, status symbol, success, wealth, exceptional craftsmanship, investments, appreciate, aesthetic appeal, intricate designs, luxury timepieces


翻译:

有些人佩戴昂贵的手表有多种原因。首先,他们将其视为一种地位象征,反映他们的成功财富。其次,高端手表通常具有卓越的工艺,可以被视为会随着时间增值投资。最后,许多人享受奢华时计带来的美感和复杂设计。


笔记:

  1. expensive (/ɪkˈspɛn.sɪv/) - costing a lot of money, 昂贵的
  2. status symbol (/ˈsteɪ.təs ˈsɪm.bəl/) - an object that signifies social status, 地位象征
  3. success (/səkˈsɛs/) - the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, 成功
  4. wealth (/wɛlθ/) - an abundance of valuable resources or material possessions, 财富
  5. exceptional (/ɪkˈsɛp.ʃən.əl/) - unusual, not typical, 卓越的
  6. craftsmanship (/ˈkræft.sə.mæn.ʃɪp/) - skill in making things by hand, 工艺
  7. investments (/ɪnˈvɛst.mənts/) - assets or resources invested with the expectation of profit, 投资
  8. appreciate (/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/) - to increase in value, 增值
  9. aesthetic (/iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/) - concerned with beauty and the appreciation of beauty, 美感
  10. intricate (/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/) - very detailed and complicated, 复杂的
  11. luxury (/ˈlʌkʃ.ər.i/) - a state of great comfort or elegance, 奢华
  12. timepieces (/ˈtaɪm.piːs/) - devices that measure time, 时计