| 词汇 | WINNING |
| 释义 | WINNING hit the jackpot to win at gambling. (Slang. Refers to the "jack" in playing cards.)Bob hit the jackpot three times in one night.I've never hit the jackpot even once. in the money in the winning position in a race or contest. (As if one had won the prize money.)I knew when Jane came around the final turn that she was in the money.The horses coming in first, second, and third are said to be in the money. on top victorious over something; famous or notorious for something.I have to study day and night to keep on top.Bill is on top in his field. take the cake to win the prize; to be the best or the worse. (Folksy.)Look at those fireworks. If they don't take the cake, I don't know what does.Well, Jane, this dinner really takes the cake! It's delicious.Tom really messed it up. What he did really takes the cake. top someone or something to do or be better than someone or something. (Informal.)Ann has done very well, but I don't think she can top Jane.Do you think your car tops mine when it comes to gas mileage? To the victors belong the spoils A proverb meaning that the winners achieve power over people and property.The mayor took office and immediately fired many workers and hired new ones. Everyone said, "To the victors belong the spoils."The office of president includes the right to live in the White House and at Camp David. To the victors belong the spoils. walk away with something to win something easily. (Informal.)John won the tennis match with no difficulty. He walked away with it.Our team walked away with first place. win by a nose to win by the slightest amount of difference. (Informal. As in a horse race where one horse wins with only its nose ahead of the horse that comes in second.)I ran the fastest race I could, but I only won by a nose.Sally won the race, but she only won by a nose. win out (over someone or something) to beat someone or something in a race or a contest.My horse won out over yours, so you lose your bet.I knew I could win out if I just kept trying. |
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