Gold rush
01
淘金热, 黄金热
a period of rapid movement of people to a region where gold has been discovered, often leading to economic growth and social change
例子
The California gold rush of 1849 attracted thousands of prospectors in search of fortune.
1849年的加利福尼亚淘金热吸引了成千上万的探矿者寻找财富。
Many small towns flourished during the gold rush but declined once the gold ran out.
许多小镇在淘金热期间繁荣起来，但一旦黄金耗尽就衰落了。
02
淘金热, 黄金热
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
