money pit

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固有名詞

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(sometimes capitalized) Long-standing nickname of a complicated, seemingly man-made excavation on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, rumored to contain pirate treasure and which has been repeatedly and unsuccessfully probed at great expense.

日本語の意味

カナダ・ノバスコシア州オーク島にある、複雑で人工的とみなされる掘削跡の長年にわたる通称。海賊の宝が眠ると噂され、多額の費用をかけた調査が繰り返されている場所を指す。

英語の意味

(sometimes capitalized) Long-standing nickname of a complicated, seemingly man-made excavation on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, rumored to contain pirate treasure and which has been repeatedly and unsuccessfully probed at great expense.

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The money pit on Oak Island has lured treasure hunters for centuries, promising pirate riches while swallowing vast fortunes in failed digs.

オーク島の悪名高い採掘現場は何世紀にもわたって宝探しを引き寄せ、海賊の財宝をほのめかしつつ、失敗した発掘で巨額を費やしてきた。

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意味（1）

(sometimes capitalized) Long-standing nickname of a complicated, seemingly man-made excavation on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, rumored to contain pirate treasure and which has been repeatedly and unsuccessfully probed at great expense.

In 1896 . . . work was again started with two engines and steam pumps, with the intention of pumping out the money pit.

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