
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)