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Pb03 Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Enter

Hi guys,

I'm wondering what is the meaning of the word "enter" in this context.
What does that mean, "enter a lottery"?
Just buying it OR registering/signing up?
I don't know how the lottery system is.
Would you comment some here if you have any idea?

Thanks a lot~
pb

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this is the context for your referrence.:

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Enter a lottery = buy a lottery ticket. Lottery = a gambling game or method of raising money, as for some public charitable purpose, in which a large number of tickets are sold and a drawing is held for certain prizes.

— Mister Micawber

  • Enter a lottery = buy a lottery ticket.
  • Lottery = a gambling game or method of raising money, as for some public charitable purpose, in which a large number of tickets are sold and a drawing is held for certain prizes.
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Enter a lottery = buy a lottery ticket.

Lottery = a gambling game or method of raising money, as for some public charitable purpose, in which a large number of tickets are sold and a drawing is held for certain prizes.
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