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(obsolete) A venture which stands the best likelihood of success; a risk; fortune (of a person, country etc.).

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obsolete archaic

(obsolete) A venture which stands the best likelihood of success; a risk; fortune (of a person, country etc.).

Japanese Meaning

最も成功する可能性が高い計画、試み、事業 / 個人や国などにおける運勢、幸運、リスク

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Among all the enterprises presented, the board chose the main chance for immediate funding.

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提示されたすべての案の中で、理事会は即座に資金を投入するために最も成功が見込まれる事業を選んだ。

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(obsolete) A venture which stands the best likelihood of success; a risk; fortune (of a person, country etc.).

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(archaic) One's primary interest in life; livelihood, especially an opportunity to benefit oneself.

Carneades, a worthy successor of Arcelisaus as head of the Academy, was one of three philosophers sent by Athens on a diplomatic mission to Rome in the year 156 BC. He saw no reason why his ambassadorial dignity should interfere with the main chance, so he announced a course of lectures in Rome.

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