| 单词 | luck of the draw |
| 释义 | > as lemmasluck of the draw luck of the draw n. the element of luck or chance governing the outcome of a lottery (lottery n. 2), esp. one relating to a sporting event; (hence) a matter of chance; an outcome which cannot be controlled or predicted. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > causation > chance or causelessness > chance [phrase] > luck of the draw luck of the draw1886 1886 Manch. Guardian 1 Sept. 5/6 The luck of the draw reserved the chief excitement for to-morrow. 1912 E. Brentwood Hector Graeme i. 2 ‘Most provoking you should have the worst place for this drive, Mr. Graeme’..‘Don't you worry about that, Miss Caldwell..it's the luck of the draw.’ 1956 Princeton Alumni Weekly 7 Dec. 13/2 A man is angry because he's been invited to a Seminar which turns out badly—the luck of the draw. 1973 ‘H. Howard’ Highway to Murder iii. 37 Some say first impressions are best. Mine have been wrong as often as they've been right, so I guess it's the luck of the draw. 2000 J. O'Farrell in N. Hornby Speaking with Angel 209 I suppose it's just the luck of the draw if your particular talent is in vogue during your lifetime. < as lemmas |
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