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小词详解 | windfall
windfall 英 [ˈwɪndfɔːl] 美 [ˈwɪndfɔːl]
But if it reflects weak demand, consumers may save the windfall.
但是,如果油价下跌反映出需求趋弱,那么消费国可能会大获横财。
——《经济学人》Here, the nexus of quack pharma and industry-owned politicians has produced quite a windfall: nearly one in four dollars in the supplement market passes through this state.
在这里,补品业的奸商和为该行业服务的政客相互勾结,大发横财:在补品市场上,几乎每4美元中就有1美元流经了犹他州。
——《纽约时报》
[名词] 意外之财
bonanza: a situation in which people can make a lot of money or be very successful jackpot: a large cash prize in a game or lottery, especially one that accumulates until it is won godsend: something good that happens unexpectedly and helps sb/sth when they need help