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俄普斯（Ops）是罗马神话中的播种和丰产女神，是农神萨杜恩的妻子，大地女神的助手，相当于希腊神话中的瑞亚（Rhea）。她负责保佑农产品的丰收，人们常常把她与掌管谷物的谷物女神刻瑞斯搞混。在古罗马神庙中，俄普斯往往和农神萨杜恩一道接受人们的祭祀。每年8月25日是奥普斯的节日，称为奥皮康西亚（Opiconsia），人们在收获完毕后举行感恩庆祝。英语单词opulence、opulent都来自俄普斯的名字。
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Something with opulence is drenched in wealth and luxury. You'll need gold brocaded curtains, diamond-encrusted watches, and a world-renowned personal chef if you want to add some opulence to your life.
Not surprisingly, the noun opulence comes from the Latin opulentia, meaning “wealthy.” A word that suggests extravagant excess, opulence describes lavish and visibly over-the-top living. Synonyms include abundance, prosperity, and riches. Said the novelist Joseph Conrad, “Protection is the first necessity of opulence and luxury.” Meaning, first secure one’s riches and safety, and then enjoy without a care in the world!