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brass ring

/ˈbræs rɪŋ/

翻译: 美国非正式表达,指梦寐以求、通常难以获得的奖赏、成功机会或目标。源自游乐园旋转木马上抓取铜环以赢得免费乘坐的传统。

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/ˈbræs rɪŋ/C1informalamerican
  • zh美国非正式表达,指梦寐以求、通常难以获得的奖赏、成功机会或目标。源自游乐园旋转木马上抓取铜环以赢得免费乘坐的传统。

An informal American expression referring to a prize, reward, or opportunity for success, often one that is highly sought after or difficult to achieve. Originates from the practice of grabbing a brass ring on a carousel for a free ride.

  1. Prize or opportunityC1informalamerican

    A valuable prize, reward, or opportunity that is highly sought after, often requiring effort to achieve.

    zh梦寐以求的机会

    • He finally grabbed the brass ring and got the promotion.
    • Winning the lottery is like catching the brass ring.
    • She's always reaching for the brass ring in her career.