fortune
/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ · /ˈfɔːrtʃuːn/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #5190 in the learning path
大笔财富
Definitions
n. A very large amount of money
大笔财富
n. Luck or the events that shape someone's life
运气；命运
Example
That tiny flat near the station costs a fortune.
车站附近那套小公寓贵得惊人。
Some entrepreneurs build a fortune by developing affordable products that meet previously overlooked needs.
一些创业者通过开发满足以往被忽视需求的平价产品，积累了巨额财富。
Collocations
- make a fortune
- cost a fortune
- good fortune
- tell someone's fortune
Word family
- fortunate (adj.)
- fortunately (adv.)
- unfortunate (adj.)
- misfortune (n.)
Synonyms
- wealth
- luck
Usage tip
表示大笔财富时用a fortune；表示运气时通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does fortune mean?
- A very large amount of money Luck or the events that shape someone's life
- How is fortune pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/, US /ˈfɔːrtʃuːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
