gold rush

• 指发现金矿后人们蜂拥而至、争相淘金的热潮，也泛指对财富或机会的狂热追逐和随之而来的经济繁荣。

A period of rapid migration of people to an area where gold has been discovered, often characterized by a frenzy of mining activity and economic boom.

1. Historical eventB2formal

   A period of rapid migration of people to an area where gold has been discovered, often leading to a boom in population and economic activity.

   淘金热

   • The California Gold Rush of 1849 attracted thousands of prospectors.
   • Many towns were established during the gold rush in Australia.
   • The gold rush transformed the economy of the region.

2. Figurative meaningB2informal

   A sudden, widespread rush to take advantage of a new opportunity or resource, often for financial gain.

   淘金热

   • The tech boom created a gold rush for software developers.
   • Investors are in a gold rush to buy shares in the new company.
   • The discovery of oil led to a modern gold rush in the area.