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a social or political movement promoting the protection and rights of buyers of goods and services
- The organization supports consumerism by lobbying for product safety laws.
- Consumerism has led to stricter regulations on advertising.
- She studied consumerism to understand customer rights.
- The group advocates consumerism to prevent exploitation.
- Consumerism encourages transparency in corporate practices.
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消费主义, 物质主义
the idea or belief that personal well-being and happiness depend on the purchase of material goods
- The holiday season is often associated with consumerism, as people are encouraged to buy gifts for friends and family.
假日季节通常与消费主义联系在一起，因为人们被鼓励为朋友和家人购买礼物。
- Critics argue that rampant consumerism is contributing to environmental degradation and social inequality.
批评者认为，猖獗的消费主义正在加剧环境退化和社会不平等。
- The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to increased production and consumption of goods.
20世纪消费主义的兴起导致了商品生产和消费的增加。
- Some people embrace minimalism as a way to resist the pressures of consumerism and live more intentionally.
一些人接受极简主义，以此抵制消费主义的压力，更 intentional 地生活。
- Advertising plays a significant role in promoting consumerism by persuading people to buy products they may not necessarily need.
广告通过说服人们购买他们不一定需要的产品，在促进消费主义方面发挥着重要作用。