Word
well-heeled
adjective
富有的；有钱的；阔绰的
having plenty of money; financially well-off
- 1.
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
经济宽裕；较为富有
经济宽裕；较为富有；富有的
In use
They live in a well-heeled neighborhood with large houses and private gardens.
The restaurant is popular among well-heeled tourists who enjoy fine dining.
After years of hard work, she became quite well-heeled and bought a seaside villa.
be well-heeled
After years of hard work, she is now well-heeled.
经过多年努力，她现在很富有。
well-heeled + noun
well-heeled 作定语，修饰名词。
The hotel caters to well-heeled tourists.
这家酒店服务于富有的游客。
become well-heeled
He became well-heeled after inheriting a fortune.
他继承了一笔财产后变得富有。
Common mistakes
He is well-healed.He is well-heeled.
混淆了'well-heeled'（富有的）与'well-healed'（愈合良好的）的拼写，两个词发音相近但意思完全不同。
He lives well-heeled.He is well-heeled.
'well-heeled'是形容词，不能用作副词修饰动词；应使用系表结构表示状态。
Connections
Confusing words
- well-to-do
- 富裕的 · well-to-do 更常用，由 ‘to do well’ 演变而来，强调经济上成功；well-heeled 源自 ‘好鞋跟’，带比喻义，较口语化。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用于指人富有
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