money tree
noun [ C ] uk/ˈmʌn.i ˌtriː/ us/ˈmʌn.i ˌtriː/
摇钱树
something that can easily create a supply of money
The state is seen as a money tree for electoral candidates. 该州被视为选举候选人可以轻松得票的好地方。
The Prime Minister said that there was no magic money tree that could be used to pay nurses more. 首相表示，没有神奇的摇钱树可以用来给护士多发工资。
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- The sitcom is a new potential money tree for the comedian.
- Some of these people do seem to think that tourists have money trees.
- The European money tree has been successfully shaken to construct bridges between many of the islands in the Outer Hebrides.
- The record industry in those days was a limitless money tree.
(also money plant)（盆景植物）金钱树
a tropical plant that in northern countries is usually grown in a container inside a house
He carefully waters his money tree and dusts his pictures. 他小心翼翼地给金钱树浇水，拂去画像上的灰尘。
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- The first houseplant I ever bought was a money tree.
- The money tree was in full flower.
- I have money plants and cacti all over the house.