lottery

• Существительное, обозначающее азартную игру, в которой продаются билеты, а призы присуждаются случайно выбранным победителям.

A noun referring to a game of chance in which tickets are sold and prizes are awarded to randomly selected winners.

1. Gambling gameA2formal

   A game of chance where tickets are sold and a prize is awarded to the holder of a randomly selected ticket.

   Лотерея

   • He bought a lottery ticket at the corner store.
   • She won a small prize in the national lottery.
   • Many people dream of hitting the lottery jackpot.

   Synonymsdrawlottorafflesweepstakestombola

2. Matter of chanceB2informal

   A situation or event whose outcome is determined by luck rather than effort or skill.

   Лотерея

   • Getting that job was a lottery; there were hundreds of applicants.
   • Life is a lottery sometimes, you never know what will happen.
   • Finding a parking spot in this area is a complete lottery.

   Synonymschancecrapshootgamblehazardtoss-up