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单词 oil boom
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Definition of oil boom in English:

oil boom

noun ˈɔɪl ˌbuːm
  • A sudden increase in economic activity or wealth as a result of the exploitation of mineral oil.

noun ˈɔɪl ˌbuːm
  • A floating barrier placed over a stretch of water to prevent the passage of oil, especially following an oil spill.

Origin

1920s. From oil + boom
1970s; earliest use found in The New Yorker. From oil + boom.

Definition of oil boom in US English:

oil boom

nounˈɔɪl ˌbuːm
  • A sudden increase in economic activity or wealth as a result of the exploitation of mineral oil.

nounˈɔɪl ˌbuːm
  • A floating barrier placed over a stretch of water to prevent the passage of oil, especially following an oil spill.

Origin

1920s. From oil + boom<br>1970s; earliest use found in The New Yorker. From oil + boom.

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