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