词汇 | thrillionaire |
词源 | thrillionaire. A mocking nickname for millionaires, billion- aires, and trillionaires who spend millions to make more money from space projects such as launching weather satellites. The word, a recent one, may or may not last, but the adventurous spirit will be here for years to come. (see the New York Times, February 5, 2006). |
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