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单词 lotto
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Definition of lotto in English:

lotto

noun ˈlɒtəʊˈlɑdoʊ
  • 1mass noun A children's game similar to bingo, in which numbered or illustrated counters or cards are drawn by the players.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Now what can be so 'incredible' about a collection of children's lotto games?
    • The stimuli - pictures of familiar objects taken from children's lotto games - were arranged on cardboard grids.
    • It is a simple naming task with pictures from a children's lotto.
  • 2A lottery.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The jackpot in the weekly parish fundraiser in the form of a lotto was not won.
    • However, the habits of many lotto players suggest that winning a million wouldn't be worth the effort.
    • The organising committee wish to thank sincerely all those who promoted and supported the lotto during the year.
    • I don't play the lotto and I avoid gambling at all costs because I'm a risk-taker by nature.
    • He thanked those who supported the lotto and the draw and all who helped run them.
    • There was no winner of the lotto jackpot of Euro 2,600 which was held on Monday the 28th March.
    • A new rota is being set up by the club executive to help out with the lotto.
    • He thanked the lady members of the club for helping out with the lotto draw and other ventures during the year.
    • Last year the lucky newsagents also sold a winning ticket in a 1.5 million lotto draw.
    • Plans for starting up a club lotto are currently being finalised and it is hoped to have a start up date in early March.
    • This year is a very special year of the lotto as you can actually see your contribution being put into use in the Community.
    • The club extends seasonal greetings to all and thanks for the generous support of the lotto throughout the year.
    • There are 50 prizes each month and you are also included in a lotto draw.
    • John also thanked all lotto sellers and those who supported the lotto over the year.
    • A great night's entertainment is assured and the house lotto and jackpot are considerable at present.
    • He got to know many regulars on the route and would collect and deliver messages for elderly people and do the lotto for them.
    • The chairman said John was a great supporter of the lotto draw every week and will be sadly missed.
    • The miracles didn't stop there: six months later his surgeon won the lotto.
    • I will miss her, but we still will try to win the lotto on Saturdays.
    • The club has tickets on sale which facilitate people who wish to enter the lotto each week.
    Synonyms
    lottery, draw, prize draw, sweepstake, sweep, tombola, ballot

Origin

Late 18th century: from Italian.

Rhymes

blotto, Giotto, grotto, motto, Otto, risotto, Watteau
 
 

Definition of lotto in US English:

lotto

nounˈlɑdoʊˈlädō
  • A lottery game similar to bingo.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Now what can be so 'incredible' about a collection of children's lotto games?
    • The stimuli - pictures of familiar objects taken from children's lotto games - were arranged on cardboard grids.
    • It is a simple naming task with pictures from a children's lotto.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Italian.

 
 
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