[EBS 입트영] 보복 소비 영어로 표현하기 Revenge Spending

Revenge Spending
보복 소비

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pent-up   억눌린
bottled-up   억눌린
frustrated   답답한, 불만스러운

splurge on (불필요한)   ~에 큰돈을 쓰다
big-ticket items   고가의 상품
travel costs   여행 비용
designer brand   명품

sales record   매출 기록
retail therapy   기분 전환을 위한 쇼핑
big spender   돈을 많이 쓰는(낭비하는) 사람

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• splurge on (불필요한)   ~에 큰돈을 쓰다

"Revenge spending" causes people to splurge on things they don't need.
I decided to splurge on an expensive gift for my mom.
I think it's okay to splurge on things sometimes.

• be pent up   억눌리다

People's desire to spend money is pent up by external factors.
When stress is pent up, it can cause physical symptoms.
It's not healthy for feelings to be pent up for too long.

• big-ticket items   고가의 상품

Sales of big-ticket items from high-end brands are increasing.
Some people buy big-ticket items and resell them at a profit.
It's safer to leave big-ticket items at home.

* 출처 - EBS 입이 트이는 영어 July 2021 (이현석, 제니퍼 클라이드)