"Yes, " he said, "they pay so much more than these things are worth. They put on so much show. "
“真的，”他说，“他们花的钱远远超过了这些东西的价值。他们是在大摆阔气。”Their daughter was ostentatious on her wedding reception.
他们的女儿在办婚事时摆阔。Agam mother's fable may not be perfect - for example, "she said, has enough money on the line, the extra money is only Baikuo. "
阿甘妈妈的寓言可能并非天衣无缝——比如她说，“钱够用了就行，多余的钱只是摆阔。”Wildly ostentatious events are out of fashion , unless they are philanthropic . Greed is discreet .
大肆摆阔的活动已经过时了，除非那是慈善活动。现在崇尚低调地贪婪。Conspicuous consumption was a manifestation of power.
炫耀摆阔性的消费是力量的证明。Wealthy consumers don't want flash and sizzle, they want authenticity, low-key practicality and craftsmanship.
富有的消费者不想摆阔了，他们想要的是可靠性、低调的实用性和体现技艺的东西。ex: John has been putting on the dog since his rich aunt died and left him $10m. He's bought the biggest house in town and a Mercedes 600.
约翰的阿姨去世后给他留了一千万美元遗产，他就一直在摆阔气。他买了城里最大的一栋房子和一辆梅赛德斯600。Having an adequate supply of cooling centres, open for extended hours, is not a frill or a luxury.
提供足够数量的冷气中心，保证足够的开放时间，并不是摆阔或搞奢侈。Yes. She is surely putting on the dog since shi got a big money from her uncle.
是的。自从在他叔叔那得到一大笔钱后，他的确在摆阔气。