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superfluous

英 [suː'pɜːflʊəs; sjuː-] 美[sʊ'pɝflʊəs]

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adj. 多余的；不必要的；奢侈的

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Of course, it is precisely these superfluous things that define human culture and ultimately what it is to be human.

Humans are unique in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous material goods - paintings, sculpture and architecture - and superfluous experiences - music, literature, religion and philosophy.

Humans are unique in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous material goods—paintings, sculpture and architecture—and superfluous experiences—music, literature, religion and philosophy.

Of course, it is precisely these superfluous things that define human culture and ultimately what it is to be human.