lottery

'lɒtәri

考研托福雅思GRE Collins 1

n. something that is regarded as a chance event
n. players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots

n. 奖券, 彩票, 运气
[经] 抽彩给奖法

Collins 星级

10,483

BNC 频率

6,027

使用频率

lottery 由词根 lot（意为“份额”或“机会”）和后缀 -ery（表示状态或场所）组成，整体意思可以理解为“机会的场所”。

例句

1. I bought a lottery ticket hoping to win some money.

我买了一张彩票，希望能赢点钱。

2. The lottery results will be announced on Friday.

彩票结果将在星期五公布。

3. Many people dream of winning the lottery and changing their lives.

许多人梦想中彩票，改变自己的生活。