small fortune
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small fortunes
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一小笔财富, 一大笔钱
money in large amounts
The idiom "small fortune" has its origin in the late 18th century. It is derived from the concept of a "fortune," which refers to a large sum of money or wealth. It is used to describe a considerable or substantial amount of money, often in the context of an expense or cost that is surprisingly high or more than expected.
- After years of saving, they finally had enough to buy their dream home, but it still took a small fortune to afford it.
经过多年的储蓄,他们终于有足够的钱买下他们梦想中的房子,但仍然花费了一小笔财富。
- The extravagant wedding they planned ended up costing a small fortune, but they wanted it to be a memorable event.
他们计划的奢华婚礼最终花费了一小笔财富,但他们希望这是一次难忘的活动。
- The luxury car they bought cost a small fortune, but they considered it an investment in quality and comfort.
他们买的豪华车花了一大笔钱,但他们认为这是对质量和舒适的投资。
- The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune, leaving the family in financial strain.
他的病情所需的医疗花费了一大笔钱,使家庭陷入财务紧张。