materialism

/məˈtɪriəˌlɪzəm/

a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters

Chinese meaning: 物质主义；实利主义

The relentless pursuit of wealth often leads to a culture of materialism.

对财富的无休止追求常常导致物质主义文化。

Many young people today reject materialism in favor of minimalism.

如今许多年轻人摒弃物质主义，转而崇尚极简主义。