midas

[US]/'maidəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.大富翁;麦得斯(能点物成金)

Phrases & Collocations

Midas touch

点石成金

Real-world Examples

It might have been the burial place for a family member of Phrygia's King Midas.

它可能是弗里吉亚国王迈达斯的一位家庭成员的墓地。

Source: VOA Special English: World

" Oh, my child, my dear child! " cried poor Midas, wringing his hands.

“哦,是水!”迈达斯惊呼。

Source: American Elementary School English 5

Dionysus told Midas to go and wash in the river.

狄俄尼索斯让迈达斯去河水里清洗。

Source: Global Slow English

King Midas wishes that everything he touches be turned into gold.

(希腊神话中)的 Midas 国王 希望他碰到的所有东西都能变成金子。

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2015 Collection

He was happy that Midas had treated him well.

他对迈达斯优待塞列努斯感到很满意。

Source: Global Slow English

King Midas decided to go for a walk in the green gardens.

迈达斯国王决定去绿色花园里散步。

Source: Global Slow English

After four years, Mork and Mindy had lost its midas touch.

4年之后,《默克与明蒂》不再受到欢迎。

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

King Midas was worried. He looked at the food.

国王迈达斯非常担心。他看着那些美食。

Source: Global Slow English

So now, Dionysus is touched (B2) that Midas has brought Silenus safely home.

狄俄尼索斯对迈达斯国王把西勒诺斯安全带回来的行为很感动。

Source: BBC Reading Classics to Learn Vocabulary

He is said to have the Midas touch. Every book deal he touches turns to gold.

据说他有点石成金的本领。每笔他接触的书籍交易都点石成金了。"

Source: VOA Special March 2019 Collection

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