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单词 pay dirt
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
ˈpay ˌdirt, n. [uncountable]
  1. Miningsoil, gravel, or ore that can be mined at a profit.
  2. Informal Termsany source of success or wealth:to hit pay dirt.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
pay′ dirt′, 
    1. Miningsoil, gravel, or ore that can be mined profitably.
    2. Informal Termsany source of success or wealth;
      a fortunate discovery or profitable venture:After months of experimentation, the scientists finally hit pay dirt.
    3. Sport[Football.]See end zone (def. 1).
    • 1855–60, American.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
pay dirt n
  1. a deposit rich enough in minerals to be worth mining
  2. strike pay dirt, hit pay dirt ⇒ informal to achieve one's objective
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