| 单词 | to go for gold |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto go for (the) gold P12. Originally Sport. to go for (the) gold: to strive for a gold medal in a competition, esp. the Olympics (cf. A. 9). In extended use: to do one's utmost to attain the highest possible reward or level of achievement. ΚΠ 1963 Observer 21 July 14 (heading) Going for gold single-handed... The single-handed International Finn dinghy class offers high hopes for British Olympic helmsmen. 1972 News Jrnl. (Mansfield, Ohio) 1 Sept. 1/2 On Sunday Spitz will be going for gold in the 100-meter freestyle. 1990 L. L. Ross Harvest Opportunity i. 34 Every farm woman has a product that she could really expand in... They shouldn't be afraid..they should go for the gold. 1997 Darts Player 98 43/1 Once I climb the steps to the stage again, the old feeling of wanting to win will come back and I'll be going for gold. 2011 T. Ronald Becoming Nancy (2012) iv. 58 She clearly takes this as a sign of arousal on my part and goes for gold. < as lemmas |
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