(plural luxuries) [countable] a thing that is expensive and enjoyable but not essential奢侈品◆An in-house IT consultant is a luxury few small businesses can afford.企业内部资讯技术顾问是小企业无法付得起的奢侈品。◆Consumers are cutting down on luxuries like eating out.消费者正在减少像外出用餐这样的奢侈做法。◆a well-known luxury store (= that sells expensive items) 一家知名的奢侈品商店 [uncountable] the enjoyment of special and expensive things, particularly food and drink, clothes and surroundings奢侈的享受；奢华◆My wages don't allow us to live in luxury.我的工资不容许我们过奢华的生活。 [uncountable; singular] a pleasure or an advantage that you do not usually have不常有的乐趣（或享受、优势）◆We had the luxury of being able to choose from four good candidates for the job.我们的选择余地大，有四位出色的职位候选人可供挑选。