money pit
复数形式
money pits
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金钱陷阱, 财务无底洞
used to refer to something on which one keeps spending more and more money
The idiom "money pit" comes from the world of real estate and construction. This phrase is used to describe a situation or investment that consistently drains a large amount of money without providing significant returns or improvements.
- The ambitious startup turned into a money pit, with investors pouring funds without seeing any profit.
这家雄心勃勃的初创公司变成了一个无底洞，投资者不断投入资金却看不到任何利润。
- The old house they bought turned out to be a money pit, as it required constant repairs and renovations.
他们买的那栋老房子原来是个无底洞，因为它需要不断的修理和翻新。
- The vintage car he bought became a money pit, as it needed frequent repairs and costly spare parts.
他买的那辆古董车成了一个无底洞，因为它需要频繁的维修和昂贵的零件。