英语词汇one-armed bandit的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	one-armed bandit
词源	one-armed bandit. A U.S. phrase that became popular in the 1930s Great Depression. Slot machines offered a player the chance of winning a lot for a little, but more often robbed those who could least afford playing them. The machine is so named for the handle at its side.
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