a large cash prize in a game or lottery, especially one that accumulates until it is won
累积奖金(尤指赌博或彩票中待赢的巨额累积奖金)。
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hit the jackpot informal 〈非正式〉1 win a jackpot 赢一大笔钱 -
2 have great or unexpected success, especially in making a lot of money quickly 获得巨大(或意外)的成 功(尤指迅速赚得一大笔钱)the theatre hit the jackpot with its first musical . 剧院的首部音乐喜剧一举成功
"late 19th cent.: from