winner
Meaning: A person or thing that wins a competition, contest, or prize
A winner is someone who defeats others in a competition or achieves success. It can also describe something that is successful or popular, as in 'This new product is a real winner.' Informally, calling someone a winner is a compliment meaning they are admirable or successful.
Examples
- The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize. 比赛的获胜者将获得现金奖励。El ganador de la competición recibirá un premio en efectivo.コンテストの優勝者には賞金が贈られます。대회 우승자에게는 상금이 수여됩니다.
- And the winner is... Sarah Thompson! 获胜者是...萨拉·汤普森!¡Y el ganador es... Sarah Thompson!そして優勝者は...サラ・トンプソンさんです!그리고 우승자는... 사라 톰슨 씨입니다!
- That cake recipe is a winner - everyone loved it. 那个蛋糕食谱真是太棒了——大家都很喜欢。Esa receta de pastel es un éxito - a todos les encantó.あのケーキのレシピは大成功でした - みんな大好きでした。그 케이크 레시피는 대성공이었어요 - 모두가 좋아했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From 'win' + '-er'. 'Win' comes from Old English 'winnan' meaning 'to labour, strive, fight', from Proto-Germanic 'winnanan'. The original sense was 'to struggle'; the meaning shifted to 'achieve victory' by Middle English.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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