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●the ˌbrass ˈring(NAmE, informal) the opportunity to be successful; success that you have worked hard to get 成功的机遇;获胜良机;(来之不易的)成功◆The girls' outdoor track team has grabbed the brass ring seven times. 女子室外径赛运动队已经七次夺冠。 ORIGIN From the custom of giving a free ride to any child who grabbed one of the rings hanging around the side of a merry-go-round at a fairground. 源自一种习俗,孩子只要抓住露天游乐场旋转木马边悬挂的铜环,就可以免费骑木马一次。 See also brass |