Sumptuous

sumptuous



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a. (形容詞 adjective)



          1.    奢侈的;豪華的;昂貴的

                      We were ushered into a sumptuous dining hall.

                      我們被領進一個豪華的



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–adjective

1. entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous [residence]. 

2. luxuriously fine or large; lavish; splendid: a sumptuous [feast]. 



—Synonyms

2. magnificent, luxurious, munificent.





　

There's often a collective sigh when a French actress of a certain age crosses over into roles that are no longer mere displays of sumptuousness. It's sad to think of lost youth, of course, but there's another spectacle at play as film directors fumble haltingly to present a new kind of beauty—until the actresses simply fall back on their trademark pouts and poses. 



　

Indeed, Pham Thi Mai Hoa makes a stronger impression than Do Thi Hai Yen in a smaller role as Phuong's sister. Nonetheless, the sumptuous cinematography and Caine's impressive performance are riveting enough to carry the film through its occasional rough spots.





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