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lucky

UK //ˈlʌki//US //ˈlʌki//

词源

源自中古低地德语 'lukken'(关闭,指命运的安排),14世纪通过荷兰语传入英语,原指'受命运眷顾的'。

adjective

❶ 形容人或事物因偶然机会获得好运或成功,强调运气而非能力。常用于描述意外的好结果或巧合的幸运事件。

“She was lucky to find a parking space right in front of the building.”

(她幸运地在楼前找到了一个停车位。)

“You're so lucky to have such supportive parents.”

(你有这么支持你的父母真是太幸运了。)

同义词:fortunate, blessed, favored

常见短语

lucky break — 指意外的好运或转机,常用来形容关键时刻出现的幸运机会。

“Getting that job interview was a lucky break for her career.”

(获得那次工作面试是她职业生涯的幸运转折。)

lucky charm — 被认为能带来好运的小物件或护身符,比如四叶草或马蹄铁。

“He always carries his grandfather's coin as a lucky charm.”

(他总是带着祖父的硬币作为幸运符。)