| 单词 | bonanza |
| 释义 | bonanza (once / 5749 pages) n An unexpected increase in tourism to a small town could be a bonanza for the locals. Bonanza means "a sudden opportunity to make money." Bonanza is a noun that means "a sudden rush of wealth or good fortune," but in a more scientific sense it means "a rich source of a precious metal." So, if you happen to strike gold in your backyard, that would be a bonanza on both fronts. "Boom towns" that sprung up during the California Gold Rush were created by a bonanza. More casually, bonanza can mean something like "a big to-do," or an extravaganza. WORD FAMILYbonanza: bonanzas USAGE EXAMPLESAnd on Monday, a California man was arrested and accused of killing his younger brother in Bonanza, Oregon. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) But this duck blind, owned by Pheasant Bonanza, is different. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) Over the years, he flew to Canada to fish, to Boulder, Colo., and all over the Midwest, piloting “Cubs to Bonanzas and everything in between.” Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) 1n a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) Syn|Hyper boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven, windfall happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent an event that happens 2n an especially rich vein of precious ore Hyper mineral vein, vein a layer of ore between layers of rock |
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