consumer culture

language: zh

definitions

  1. A social and economic system characterized by the constant acquisition of goods and services, often driven by mass production and advertising.
    zh: 消费文化
  2. A sociological phenomenon where social status and individual identity are defined by the products one buys and the lifestyle one displays.
    zh: 消费主义文化

examples

  1. The rise of consumer culture has led to increased environmental waste.

    消费文化的兴起导致了环境污染的增加。

  2. Critics argue that consumer culture makes people value possessions more than human connections.

    批评人士认为，消费文化使人们比起人际关系更看重物质财富。