| 单词 |
get-rich-quick |
| 释义 |
get-rich-quick, a. orig. U.S.
[get v. 33 and quick adv.]
Characterized by attempts at, or hopes of, acquiring wealth rapidly. Hence get-rich-quicker, a person who desires to make quick profits.
[1902O. Wister Virginian xxxi, He's disturbed over getting rich quick and being a big man in the Territory.] 1904‘O. Henry’ in McClure's Mag. Aug. 360/1 A get-rich-quick—excuse me—gang giving back the boodle! Oh, no. 1910Daily Chron. 22 Apr. 1/6 Tales of the get-rich-quick order are quite common. 1914Chambers's Jrnl. Feb. 144/1 California passed from the ‘get rich quickers’ into the hands of scientific exploiters. 1940J. Buchan Memory Hold-the-Door v. 114 The get-rich-quick offscourings of European capitals. 1957Sat. Rev. 8 June 25 As a businessman, yes; as a private enterpriser, a get-rich-quicker, of course. 1960Times 5 Dec. 4/2 The Government..had made things far too easy for the get-rich-quick boys. 1971D. Potter Brit. Eliz. Stamps. i. 15 Stamps were solemnly discussed in the financial columns,..and get-rich-quick operators joined in the mêlée. |
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