单词 | giveaway |
释义 | give·a·way (gĭvə-wā′) n. Informal 1. An inadvertent revealing of something that is not otherwise evident or is meant to be concealed: Pulling at his ear was a giveaway that he was bluffing at cards. 2. a. The act or an instance of giving something away or for inadequate compensation: the giveaway of free tickets to the concert; a government giveaway of offshore oil reserves to oil companies. b. Something that is given away at no charge: giveaways like free toasters for opening a bank account. 3. A promotion or contest in which prizes are given away. 4. Sports The act or an instance of losing possession of the ball or puck to the opposing team, as by a misdirected pass. 5. a. Legislation, such as a tax law, that benefits only one segment of the population. b. The appropriation of natural resources or public lands for private gain. |
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