01　something is a status symbol

用法解析

status symbol的意思是“身份的象征”，比如：A Rolls Royce is seen as a status symbol．劳斯莱斯轿车被视为社会地位的象征。像豪车（luxury cars）、名牌服装（designer clothes）以及大房子（big houses）都可以被视为身份地位的象征。

实用语境

Why do people buy luxury products?

为什么人们会购买奢侈品？

I think the reason people buy luxury products like expensive cars and designer clothes is that they are a status symbol. They can use luxury products to show off their wealth and social status. For example, some people buy fancy cars because they want to impress others and show that they are financially successful.

我认为，人们之所以购买昂贵的汽车和名牌服装等奢侈品，是因为它们是一种身份的象征（a status symbol）。他们可以用奢侈品来炫耀自己的财富和社会地位。例如，有些人购买酷炫的汽车，是因为他们想给别人留下深刻印象，显示自己经济富裕。