lucky
lucky — 形容詞
- luckypositive
- luckiercomparative
- luckiestsuperlative
1. A lucky person experiences unexpected good things in their life, without having
幸運的
因運氣而非努力而經歷好事
A lucky person experiences unexpected good things in their life, without having planned or worked for them. For example, someone who finds money on the street or who survives a car crash without injury is considered lucky.
Ravi felt lucky to have found his wallet on a park bench before anyone took it.
Ravi 覺得自己很幸運，能在公園長椅上被人拿走之前找回遺失的錢包。
lucky + to-infinitive for chance events
The lucky girl won two free concert tickets in the radio station's morning contest.
那個幸運的女孩在電台早上的比賽中贏得了兩張免費演唱會門票。
"I am lucky that my train was delayed, or I would have missed you," said Leila.
Leila 說：「我真慶幸火車誤點了——不然我就錯過和你見面了。」
lucky + that-clause for cause-effect
Hana considered herself lucky because the rain stopped just before her wedding ceremony.
Hana 覺得自己很幸運，因為在她戶外婚禮開始前，大雨剛好停了。
Neighbours call Tomás a lucky gambler, but he studies every game before betting.
有些鄰居說他是個幸運的賭徒，但 Tomás 其實在下注前都會仔細研究每一場比賽。
attributive use before noun (lucky gambler)
- lucky to be alive
- lucky to have someone
- lucky that
- feel lucky
- consider yourself lucky
- lucky winner
- lucky guy / lucky girl
- unlucky
direct opposite; bad things happen by chance
文法句型
lucky + to-infinitive
lucky + that-clause
be + lucky
feel / consider yourself + lucky
用法筆記
Common in the pattern 'lucky + to-infinitive' (e.g. 'lucky to be alive') and 'lucky + that-clause' (e.g. 'lucky that someone was there'). This is the only sense that freely combines with these structures. When used attributively before a noun ('a lucky winner'), it describes the person's general fortune rather than a single event.
常見錯誤
2. An object, number, colour, or action that people believe brings good fortune or
吉祥的
被認為能帶來好運的物件或數字
An object, number, colour, or action that people believe brings good fortune or success, often because of tradition or superstition. For example, a particular charm someone carries to an exam or a number they bet on in a lottery.
Priya wore her lucky necklace to every job interview and credited it for her success.
Priya 在重要的工作面試時總是戴著她的幸運項鍊，並將其歸功於它的保佑。
lucky + noun (lucky necklace)
The coach kept a lucky coin in his pocket throughout the entire championship season.
教練在整個冠軍賽季中，都在口袋裡放了一枚幸運硬幣。
In many Asian cultures, the number eight is a lucky number because it sounds like the word for wealth.
在許多東亞文化中，數字八被視為吉祥數字，因為它的發音聽起來像「發」（財富）。
lucky number — cultural superstition
Diego refused to wash his lucky socks during the tournament, saying they helped the team win.
Diego 在整個比賽期間都不肯洗他的幸運襪，因為他認為它們幫助球隊獲勝。
- lucky charm
- lucky number
- lucky colour
- lucky coin
- lucky socks
- lucky day
- lucky star
- auspicious
more formal; signals a promising start
- propitious
very formal; suggests favourable conditions
- unlucky
believed to bring bad luck
文法句型
lucky + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used directly before a noun — 'lucky charm', 'lucky number', 'lucky colour'. Unlike Sense 1, it does not work with structures like 'lucky to...' or 'lucky that...'. The belief is usually personal or cultural, not a proven fact.
常見錯誤
3. An event, result, or situation that happens because of good fortune rather than
僥倖的
因好運而非計劃而發生的結果
An event, result, or situation that happens because of good fortune rather than through skill, effort, or careful planning. For example, a guess that turns out correct by accident, or an escape from danger that was not arranged.
It was a lucky break that the bus arrived just as Yusuf reached the bus stop.
Yusuf 一到公車站公車就來了，真是個幸運的巧遇。
lucky break — a fortunate chance event
Finding a parking spot right in front of the restaurant on a Saturday night was pure luck.
在星期六晚上，直接在餐廳門前找到停車位真是個僥倖的巧合。
Aiko's answer was a lucky guess, but her teacher still praised her for trying.
Aiko 的答案是瞎猜猜中的，但老師還是稱讚她勇於嘗試。
lucky guess — correct by chance
"It was lucky that the firefighters arrived when they did," said the news reporter at the scene.
現場的新聞記者說：「幸好消防員在那個時候趕到了。」
it was lucky that + clause
- lucky break
- lucky guess
- lucky coincidence
- lucky escape
- lucky shot
- lucky strike
- unfortunate
an outcome that is bad and regrettable
文法句型
lucky + noun
be + lucky
it was lucky (that)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the impersonal structure 'It is/was lucky (that)...' to comment on a situation. Unlike Sense 1, this sense does not describe a person — it describes the event or situation itself. Distinguish from Sense 1: a person is lucky (they experience good fortune); an outcome is lucky (it results from chance).
Used as an exclamation to say that someone is fortunate to have or experience something, sometimes with a hint of envy or humour.
你真幸運！（用來感嘆某人運氣好）
"I am spending the weekend in Kyoto." "Lucky you! I wish I could go too."
Theo found a hundred dollars on the sidewalk and thought, "Lucky me!"
third time lucky
idiomSaid when you have failed at something twice before and you hope to succeed on the third attempt. In American English, the more common form is 'third time's the charm'.
第三次就會好運了（失敗兩次後希望第三次成功）
Yara failed her driving test twice, but she told herself "third time lucky" before the next try.
Kofi missed two job interviews this month and smiled weakly, hoping for third time lucky.
To feel very grateful and fortunate about something good that happened, especially when a bad outcome was narrowly avoided.
慶幸自己運氣好
After the car skidded on the icy road without hitting anything, Nadia thanked her lucky stars.
You should thank your lucky stars that a neighbour heard the smoke alarm before the fire spread further.
get lucky
idiomTo experience good fortune or success, often unexpectedly.
走運
Maya got lucky and found a twenty-dollar bill on the sidewalk.
Did Diego get lucky and win the raffle prize?
lucky you, me, etc.
idiomUsed to express that someone is fortunate to have or do something.
你真幸運
Sara is going to Hawaii next week. Lucky her!
You got the last ticket? Lucky you!
strike (it) lucky
idiomTo have good luck, especially in a situation where success is not guaranteed.
走運
We struck it lucky when we found a parking spot right away.
Brian struck lucky and got the job he wanted.
you’ll be lucky
idiomUsed to tell someone that what they expect or hope for is unlikely to happen.
你想得美
You think you'll get a raise? You'll be lucky.
He hopes to finish the project today. He'll be lucky.
Used to tell someone they are unlikely to get what they hope for, and may not deserve it.
你想得美
You expect an apology from him? You should be so lucky.
She thinks she'll get a promotion. She should be so lucky.