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单词 open sesame
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Definition of open sesame in English:

open sesame

noun ˌəʊpən ˈsɛsəmiˈoʊpən ˈsɛsəmi
  • A free or unrestricted means of admission or access.

    academic success is not an automatic open sesame to the job market
    Synonyms
    key, path, way, route, avenue, means of access, door, doorway, entry, entrée, admission, admittance

Origin

Early 18th century: from the magic formula in the tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (see Ali Baba).

 
 

Definition of open sesame in US English:

open sesame

nounˈōpən ˈsesəmēˈoʊpən ˈsɛsəmi
  • A free or unrestricted means of admission or access.

    academic success is not an automatic open sesame to the job market
    Synonyms
    key, path, way, route, avenue, means of access, door, doorway, entry, entrée, admission, admittance

Origin

Early 18th century: from the magic formula in the tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (see Ali Baba).

 
 
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