raffle
n
lottery (esp for charity) with an article as the prize 抽彩(尤指为慈善捐款)
win a video in a raffle 在抽彩中得了一台录像机
[attrib 作定语]
a raffle ticket 抽彩的彩券. Cf 参看 draw1 1. raffle, v [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sth (off) offer (goods) as a prize in a raffle 在抽彩中奖给(货物).
In Thailand we greet strangers as long lost friends.
在泰国我们跟陌生人像失去联络好久的老朋友一样打招呼。
Mr. Jones is the author of the controversial book.
琼斯先生写出了一本有争议的书。
A parliamentary committee representing all political parties appoints a person who is suitably qualified to investigate private grievances against the State.