jackpot /ˈdʒækˌpɒt/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A jackpot is the most valuable prize in a game or lottery, especially when the game involves increasing the value of the prize until someone wins it. (累加奖金的游戏或彩票中的) 头奖

  例：

  A nurse who gambled $5 in a slot machine walked away with the biggest ever jackpot of more than $5 million.

  一名护士在一个老虎机上赌了$5，捧走了有史以来的最高奖五百多万美元。

• 2. 

  PHRASE If you hit the jackpot, you have a great success, for example by winning a lot of money or having a piece of good luck. 中头彩 [非正式]

  例：

  Tennis player Michael Stich hit the jackpot yesterday when he won $2 million.

  网球运动员迈克尔·施蒂希昨天获胜赢了2百万美元。