막대한 수익을 올리거나 대중적으로 큰 인기를 끈 영화, 도서 등의 작품.
A movie, book, or other product that achieves massive commercial success and popularity.
예문:
"The studio is counting on its summer blockbuster to recover from recent financial losses."
"Her debut novel became an unexpected blockbuster, topping the charts for months."
제2차 세계 대전 당시 도시의 한 구역을 완전히 파괴할 수 있었던 초대형 고성능 폭탄.
A very large high-explosive bomb used in World War II, capable of destroying an entire city block.
예문:
"During the air raids, the city was devastated by several blockbusters dropped from the sky."
"The term originally referred to a bomb powerful enough to level a whole street block."
특정 분야나 상황에서 매우 강력한 효과를 내거나 큰 영향을 미치는 사물 또는 사람.
Something or someone that has a very large and powerful effect or influence.
예문:
"The new environmental policy was a blockbuster that changed the industry overnight."
"He was known as a blockbuster in the political arena, capable of swaying entire committees."
인종적 편견을 이용하여 주택 가격을 떨어뜨리고 이득을 취하는 부도덕한 부동산 투기꾼.
A real estate agent or speculator who practices blockbusting to force property sales at low prices.
예문:
"The neighborhood's demographics shifted rapidly due to the unethical tactics of the blockbusters."
"Local laws were enacted to prevent blockbusters from exploiting racial tensions for profit."