| 释义 |
blue chip
noun
1.
a. : a blue-colored poker chip usually of high value
b. : a valuable asset; especially : one that can be readily used when needed (as in negotiations)
< we've got the blue chips in the form of our airplanes and ships and fighting men — Saturday Review >
2.
a. : a stock issue especially of a well-established corporation with substantial assets that usually commands a high price in relation to its earnings and to the prices of other stocks as a result of public acceptance and confidence in its stability : a quality common stock
b. : a venture, investment, or enterprise that is considered to be among the most secure or consistently profitable or successful in its class
< the council's drive is supported by the blue chips in the advertising field — New York Times > |