exclusive ♦︎ elitist ♦︎ selectThese words all describe a group, society, place, etc. which is only available to a small group of people, especially those with money or a high social position.这些词均表示某一群体独享的、专属的、高档豪华的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an exclusive / a select group / clientele◆an exclusive / elitist image◆very exclusive / select■exclusive ɪkˈskluːsɪv (of a group or society) not willing to allow new people to become members, especially if they are from a lower social class; (of a product or service) of a high quality and expensive and therefore not often bought or used by most people(团体或社团)排外的,不愿接收(较低阶层)新成员的;(产品或服务)高档的◆She had been sent to one of London's most exclusive girls' schools.她被送到伦敦一所最高级的女子贵族学校就读。◆His clientele was exclusive and wealthy.他的客户来自上层社会,很富有。◆an exclusive hotel豪华旅馆◆exclusive designer shops / clothes高档名牌商店/服装OPPinclusiveⓘ Inclusive describes sth that includes a wide range of people, things or ideas. * inclusive意为范围广泛的◆The party must adopt more inclusive strategies and a broader vision.该党必须采取更面向大众的策略,更有远见。■elitisteɪˈliːtɪst, ɪliːtɪst(especially of a system or society) organized in such a way that only a few people have power or influence(尤指体系或社团)精英主义的,精英统治的◆Teachers deny that the system is elitist.教师否认这是个精英统治的体系。◆Sailing is seen as an elitist sport.帆船运动被认为是一种精英运动。 see also elite ⇨ elitenoun, elite ⇨ topadj.▸elitismeɪˈliːtɪzəm, ɪˈliːtɪzəm
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[uncountable] ◆Many people believe that private education encourages elitism.许多人认为私立教育助长精英主义。■select(of a society, club or place) used only by people who have a lot of money and/or a high social position(社团、俱乐部或地方)有钱有地位的人使用的◆They live in a very select area.他们住在一个高档住宅区。◆It is a select restaurant with fine Italian food.那是一家高级意大利美食餐馆。