small fortune

US /smɔl ˈfɔr.tʃuːn/

UK /smɔl ˈfɔr.tʃuːn/

一大笔钱, 巨款

a large amount of money, often used ironically to mean a surprisingly large or excessive amount

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That antique vase cost a small fortune.

那个古董花瓶花了一大笔钱。

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You'll pay a small fortune for a house in this neighborhood.

在这个社区买房子你会花一大笔钱。