번호가 매겨진 표를 팔아 무작위로 뽑힌 번호 소지자에게 상을 주는 방식으로 돈을 모으는 제도.
A system, often state-run, used to raise money by selling numbered tickets and awarding prizes to people whose numbers are selected randomly; a raffle or sweepstake.
예문:
"She spends five dollars every week on a lottery ticket, hoping to win the jackpot."
"The school held a small lottery to raise funds for new playground equipment."
"The winner of the housing lottery was announced yesterday, securing a highly sought-after apartment."
결과가 예측 불가능하고 전적으로 운이나 우연에 달려 있는 사건이나 상황.
An event or situation whose outcome is unpredictable and depends entirely on luck or chance, often used figuratively.
예문:
"Choosing a college roommate can feel like a complete lottery, as you never know who you will end up with."
"The success of the startup was a true lottery, depending more on market timing than on careful planning."