big spender
big spender — 慣用語
1. a person who spends large amounts of money, especially on luxury or non-essentia
揮霍者
花錢大手大腳的人
a person who spends large amounts of money, especially on luxury or non-essential items, often in a showy or carefree way
Aaron is known as a big spender, always buying designer watches and sports cars.
Aaron 是出了名的揮霍者，總是購買名錶和跑車。
common collocation: known as a big spender
The restaurant attracts big spenders who order the most expensive dishes on the menu.
這家餐廳吸引大手筆的客人，他們總是點菜單上最貴的菜。
collocation: attract big spenders
After winning the lottery, Faisal became a big spender and bought three houses.
中樂透之後，Faisal 成了揮霍者，買了三棟房子。
Hotel staff treat big spenders to complimentary champagne and private tours.
飯店員工會為大手筆的客人送上免費香檳和私人導覽。
Dewi's friends call her a big spender because she always orders the priciest menu items.
Dewi 的朋友都說她是揮霍者，因為她總是點最貴的菜。
- spendthrift
more negative tone — implies wastefulness or irresponsibility with money
- high roller
informal, specifically associated with gambling or high-stakes entertainment
- lavish spender
emphasises luxury and grandeur rather than just high spending
- miser
someone who hates spending money and lives frugally even when wealthy
- penny-pincher
informal — someone who is very careful with even small amounts of money
文法句型
a big spender
known as a big spender
become a big spender
用法筆記
This phrase is typically used in informal contexts and often implies that the person spends money on visible or status-related items rather than on practical necessities. It can carry a slightly critical tone, suggesting the spending is excessive or showy.