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Bucket list
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遗愿清单, 人生愿望清单
a list of experiences, achievements, or goals that a person wishes to accomplish or fulfill during their lifetime
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "bucket list" and when to use it?
The origin of the phrase "bucket list" is uncertain, but it is thought to have originated in the United States in the mid-20th century. It may have been inspired by the phrase "kick the bucket," which is a euphemism for dying. It refers to a list of things that someone wants to do or achieve before they die. It typically includes activities or experiences that are considered significant or meaningful, and that the person may not have had the opportunity to pursue yet.
Example
I 've already accomplished several things on my bucket list, but there's still more to do.
我已经完成了遗愿清单上的几件事情，但还有更多需要做。
John is determined to climb Mount Everest before he dies, so he added it to his bucket list.
约翰下定决心在去世之前攀登珠穆朗玛峰，因此他将其加入了他的遗愿清单。
