creature comfort

短语

物质享受

发音

UK /ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃə ˈkʌm.fət/
AU
US /ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃɚ ˈkʌm.fɚt/

词形变化

creature comforts 复数 creature comforts

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home.

    习语

    My stereo is a creature comfort. As long as I have it I can relax and be happy.

    On weekends, she enjoys creature comforts like sleeping in and long baths.

  2. 2.

    Alcoholic drink, especially whisky.

词源

creature + comfort, in the sense of basic comforts enjoyed by non-human creatures.

来源：wiktionary