jackpot

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

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]

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。