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milch cow

/ˈmɪltʃ kaʊ/

翻译: 指可被他人利用、能持续稳定地提供金钱、利润或利益的个人、组织或资源,常含被榨取之意。源自“奶牛”的本义,即养来产奶的牛。

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/ˈmɪltʃ kaʊ/C1informalbusiness
  • zh指可被他人利用、能持续稳定地提供金钱、利润或利益的个人、组织或资源,常含被榨取之意。源自“奶牛”的本义,即养来产奶的牛。

A person, organization, or resource that is a reliable and continuous source of money, profit, or benefit, often exploited by others. Derived from the literal meaning of a dairy cow kept for milk production.

  1. Source of easy profitC1informal

    A person, organization, or resource that is easily exploited for financial gain or other benefits.

    zh摇钱树

    • The government treated the oil industry as a milch cow for tax revenue.
    • He saw his wealthy uncle as a milch cow and constantly asked for money.
    • The company used its popular product as a milch cow to fund new ventures.