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lotteries

UK //ˈlɒtərɪz//US //ˈlɑːtərɪz//

词源

源自中古荷兰语 'lotterij',意为'抽签'或'抽奖',后通过法语 'loterie' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 彩票或抽奖活动,指通过随机抽取号码或名字来决定赢家的游戏,通常用于筹集资金或作为娱乐方式。

“Many people buy lottery tickets every week, hoping to win big.”

(许多人每周都买彩票,希望能中大奖。)

“The school organized a lottery to raise money for charity.”

(学校组织了一场抽奖活动,为慈善筹款。)

同义词:raffles, draws, sweepstakes

常见短语

win the lottery — 中彩票,指在彩票或抽奖活动中赢得大奖,通常指获得巨额奖金。

“He dreamed of winning the lottery and retiring early.”

(他梦想着中彩票,然后提前退休。)

lottery ticket — 彩票,指参与抽奖活动时购买的凭证,上面印有号码或其他信息。

“She bought a lottery ticket at the convenience store.”

(她在便利店买了一张彩票。)