silver spoon
复数形式
silver spoons
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银勺子, 金遗产
wealth that is inherited to one from a royal or very rich family
The origin of the idiomatic phrase "silver spoon" can be traced back to the feeding practices of wealthy families in 16th-18th century Europe. Wealthy households at this time would own ornate silver spoons, as silver was a costly precious metal, which were exclusively used by babies and young children as symbols of status and luxury. Nowadays, it is frequently used to refer to the inherited wealth and social advantages that Jenny received from being born into a wealthy family
- Growing up, Jenny benefited enormously from the silver spoon of her family's multigenerational oil fortune.
成长过程中，珍妮从她家族多代石油财富的银勺子中受益匪浅。
- By age 21, Charlotte had never known want thanks to being cushioned by the silver spoon of herwealthy industrialist grandfather.
到了21岁，夏洛特从未经历过匮乏，这得益于她富有的实业家祖父的银勺子的保护。
- Analysts believe the silver spoon from her hedge fund manager father will give Julia auspicious prospects in high finance.
分析师认为，来自她对冲基金经理父亲的银勺将为茱莉亚在高端金融领域带来吉祥的前景。
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