playboy

/ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈplā-ˌbȯi/ (ame, mw)

playboy — noun

  • playboysingular
  • playboysplural

1. a wealthy man, often young, whose life centres on parties, dating many women, fa

1.名詞C1
釋義

a wealthy man, often young, whose life centres on parties, dating many women, fast cars, and other expensive forms of fun rather than serious work or family responsibilities.

例句

Marcus inherited his father's hotels at twenty-five and quickly became a famous playboy in Monaco.

subject complement: become a famous playboy

The newspaper described the young heir as a playboy who owned six sports cars and three yachts.

describe + as + a playboy

同義詞
  • womanizer

    focuses on dating many women, with no requirement of wealth

  • socialite

    wealthy and seen at fancy events, but not necessarily a man or focused on women

  • rake

    old-fashioned literary term for an immoral pleasure-loving man

  • hedonist

    formal; anyone who lives for pleasure, not specifically rich or male

反義詞
  • homebody

    someone who prefers staying home to going out

  • workaholic

    someone who lives for work rather than pleasure

文法句型

a/the playboy

playboy + noun (lifestyle, image)

用法筆記

Almost always refers to men; 'playgirl' is the rare female equivalent. Often carries a slightly negative tone, suggesting the person avoids serious responsibility. Frequently used as a modifier (playboy lifestyle, playboy image, playboy reputation) rather than only as a standalone noun.

常見錯誤

❌My friend Tom loves football, so he is a playboy.
✅My friend Tom inherited millions and spends every weekend partying with models
💡he is a real playboy.' — A 'playboy' must be wealthy and devoted to luxury pleasure, not just someone who enjoys sport or fun.
❌She is a playboy in our office.
✅She is a party girl in our office.
💡'Playboy' is used for men; for women, native speakers usually say 'party girl' or, very rarely, 'playgirl'.