pot 1823年开始是赌注，一大笔钱。1847年开始指纸牌游戏中的总赌注。jackpot，指当玩家没有拿到一对J（Jack)或更好的牌前，台面上的赌注。这个彩池被称为jacks-pot，进而演变成单词jackpot。后来成为大奖金池的通用术语。hit the jackpot突然赢得大奖。有很多钱，突然 ...

Reader question: “The same principles were applied to broadcast reruns acquired from the syndication market, and this is where USA really hit the jackpot.” Could you explain “hit the jackpot”? “Hit ...