单词 | star prize |
释义 | > as lemmasstar prize star prize n. the first or most valuable prize in a competition, raffle, etc. ΚΠ 1879 Liverpool Mercury 26 Apr. 6/1 At the conclusion of the play it was found that Dr. Argyll Robertson had won the Duke of Connaught's star prize with a score of 83. 1888 Galveston (Texas) Daily News 14 Oct. 3/1 After tallying the stars and goose eggs the following prizes were awarded: Ladies' star prize, Mrs. H. M. Ehrenworth; ladies' booby prize, Miss Carrie Kiam. 1952 Berkshire Evening Eagle (Pittsfield, Mass.) 29 Mar. 5/3 A special star prize went to Mrs. Phyllis Welch and door prizes were won by Mrs. Corcoran, William Jordan and Mrs. Louis Baker. 1993 Air Gunner Nov. 33/2 (advt.) We'll be fitting this month's star prize with a classy scope and two-stage silencer. 2012 Aberdeen Evening Express (Nexis) 7 Apr. 20 Retired teacher Isobel Hay said she couldn't believe her luck when she scooped the star prize of a BlackBerry Curve mobile phone. < as lemmas |
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