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复数形式
lotteries
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彩票
a game of chance where tickets with numbers or symbols are purchased, and a random selection of numbers or symbols determines the winners
A lottery is a game of chance where people purchase tickets with a set of numbers. At a scheduled time, a random drawing is held to select the winning numbers. The more numbers on a ticket that match the drawn numbers, the bigger the prize. Lotteries can offer large cash rewards, and some also include smaller prizes. They are often organized by governments or other authorized organizations and are usually used as a way to raise money for various causes. Players generally have to choose their numbers or have them selected randomly. The game relies purely on luck.
- She bought a ticket for the state lottery in hopes of winning the jackpot.
她买了一张州彩票，希望能中头奖。
- The lottery draw will take place on Saturday night.
彩票抽奖将在周六晚上进行。
- Winning the lottery allowed him to pay off his debts and travel the world.
赢得彩票让他还清了债务并环游世界。
- They hold a weekly lottery with cash prizes for lucky winners.
他们每周举行一次抽奖活动，幸运的获胜者将获得现金奖励。
- Playing the lottery is a popular pastime, despite the low odds of winning.
玩彩票是一种流行的消遣方式，尽管中奖几率很低。
同义词：
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彩票, 偶然
something that is regarded as a chance event