Status symbol
n. 社会地位象征
📖 牛津释义
status symbol
possession that is thought to show sb's high social rank, wealth, etc 社会地位、 身分、 财富等的象徵
He only bought the yacht as a status symbol he hates sailing. 他买游艇只是为了显示身分--其实他根本不喜欢玩游艇.
🧩 词语组成解析
🗣️ 情景例句
I cannot forgive myself for not seeing my mother when she was sick in bed.
母亲病的时候我没能去看她，为这件事我永远不能原谅我自己。
You have to study English, don't you?
你必须学英语，不是吗？
I wish I had your will power.
但愿我有你的意志力。