american dream

language: zh

definitions

  1. The national ethos of the United States, representing the ideal that every citizen, regardless of background, has the freedom and equal opportunity to achieve success, prosperity, and upward social mobility through hard work, determination, and initiative.
    zh: 美国梦
  2. A cultural and literary concept referring to the pursuit of material wealth, consumerism, and social status, often critiqued as an elusive or illusory goal that masks systemic inequalities and remains out of reach for many.
    zh: 物质至上的美国梦

examples

  1. Many immigrants moved to the United States hoping to achieve the American Dream through hard work and perseverance.

    许多移民移居美国，希望通过努力工作和毅力实现美国梦。

  2. Critics argue that the modern American Dream has become an unattainable illusion focused solely on material wealth.

    批评家认为，现代美国梦已变成一种只关注物质财富的无法实现的幻想。