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.
中文解释
1. lav- + -ish.2. => torrent of rain, deluge.
实用例句
1. American reviewers are lavish in their praise of this book.
美国评论家们对该书不吝赞美之词。来自柯林斯例句
2. Christian Lacroix is throwing a very lavish and very select party.
克里斯汀·拉克鲁瓦正在举办一个非常豪华的上流聚会。来自柯林斯例句
3. He was always a lavish spender.
他花钱总是大手大脚。来自柯林斯例句
4. The book drew lavish praise from literary critics.
文学评论家们对此书好评如潮。来自柯林斯例句
5. He staged the most lavish productions of Mozart.
