mid-15c., from Middle French lavasse (n.) "torrent of rain, deluge," from Old French lavache, from laver "to wash," from Latin lavare "to wash" (see lave). Related: Lavishly.
lavish (v.)
1540s, from lavish (adj.). Related: Lavished; lavishing.
雙語例句
1. American reviewers are lavish in their praise of this book.
美國評論家們對該書不吝贊美之詞。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Christian Lacroix is throwing a very lavish and very select party.
克里斯汀·拉克魯瓦正在舉辦一個非常豪華的上流聚會。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He was always a lavish spender.
他花錢總是大手大腳。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The book drew lavish praise from literary critics.
文學評論家們對此書好評如潮。
來自柯林斯例句
5. He staged the most lavish productions of Mozart.