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materialism

/mətɪriəlɪzəm/

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1 · noun

the belief that possessions and wealth are especially important

物质主义

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The novel questions the materialism of a society focused on wealth.
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这部小说质疑一个过分看重财富的社会中的物质主义。
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Pronunciation: /mətɪriəlɪzəm/

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