The problem, as Mr Purves acknowledges, is that for some buyers, the “atmospherics” of splashing out on such a conspicuous symbol of wealth do not feel quite right.
汤姆士认为,问题的关键在于一些买家认为,这个时候把钱砸在这样一个财富象征体上似乎不很明智。
As inequality grows again in rich countries, some of the very rich worry about consumption that is so conspicuous to the masses that it provokes them to try to take their wealth away.
随着不平等现象在发达国家日益明显,一些富豪担心这么张扬的消费会招致大众的嫉妒,想方设法抢走他们的财富。
The problem, as Mr Purves acknowledges, is that for some buyers, the "atmospherics" of splashing out on such a conspicuous symbol of wealth do not feel quite right.
汤姆士认为,问题的关键在于一些买家认为,这个时候把钱砸在这样一个财富象征体上似乎不很明智。
Pious frescos were stamped with the patron's family crest, and the medium was the message: costly paints in gold, cochineal red and lapis blue were conspicuous signs of wealth.
虔诚的壁画上印上了赞助人的族徽,而作画的材料则传达了主题:黄色来源于黄金,红色来源于胭脂虫,蓝色来源于青金石,这些昂贵的颜料正是对于财富的炫耀。
Luxury kudos comes from conspicuous spending on quality goods. It's called "stealth's wealth." So then 2010 is all about discreet design.
精品的名声来自于花大把钞票买高质量的商品,它被称为“低调奢华”。所以2010年的设计重点在于谨慎而不招摇。
The rising tide of anti-wealth sentiment could well affect how conspicuous the rich want to be.
日益高涨的仇富情绪很可能影响富人对露富的程度。
Luxury kudos comes from conspicuous spending on quality goods. It's called "stealth's wealth."
精品的名声来自于花大把钞票买高质量的商品,它被称为“低调奢华”。
Luxury kudos comes from conspicuous spending on quality goods. It's called "stealth's wealth."
精品的名声来自于花大把钞票买高质量的商品,它被称为“低调奢华”。
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