Affluenza 富裕病
分类: 实用英语
Affluenza, a portmanteau of affluence and influenza, is a term used by critics of consumerism. It is defined as "a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more".
“富裕病”由affluence(富裕)和(流感)两个英文单词混成而来,是消费主义批评人士使用的一个词汇,指的是“由于总想得到更多,而导致的个人负担过重、负债、焦虑和浪费。这种状态令人痛苦、会互相传染,也会在社会中蔓延。”
It is the negative psychological or behavioral effects of having or pursuing wealth, as irresponsible acts and feelings of self-doubt or guilt.
“富裕病”是拥有或追求财富所带来的负面的心理或行为影响,比如不负责任的行为和自我怀疑及负罪感。