late 14c., "happy, prosperous," from wealth + -y (2). Meaning "rich, opulent" is from early 15c. Noun meaning "wealthy persons collectively" is from late 14c.
雙語例句
1. It had once been the home of a wealthy nobleman.
這里曾是一個有錢貴族的宅邸。
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2. A wealthy businessman has been found bludgeoned to death.
一位富商被發現死于重物連續猛擊。
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3. It is a misconception that Peggy was fabulously wealthy.
人們誤以為佩吉相當有錢。
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4. They were, by and large, a very wealthy, privileged elite.
他們基本上是一些非常有錢有勢的精英。
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5. Mr. James had had a scattering of very wealthy friends.