"the american dream" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 美国梦

Definition

一种信念，认为无论背景如何，每个人都可以通过努力和决心在美国获得成功、财富和更好的生活。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于讨论美国的移民、社会流动和机会。既有积极含义（追求理想）也可用于批判（机会不平等）。常见写法为“美国梦”。适用于正式和日常语境。

Examples

Many people move to the US to pursue the American Dream.

许多人搬到美国追求**美国梦**。

He believes that hard work can help him achieve the American Dream.

他相信努力工作能让他实现**美国梦**。

For some, the American Dream means owning a house and having a good job.

对一些人来说，**美国梦**意味着有房子和好工作。

Some say the American Dream isn't as easy to reach as it used to be.

有人说**美国梦**如今不如以前那么容易实现了。

To me, the American Dream is all about having the freedom to choose your own path.

对我来说，**美国梦**就是拥有选择自己道路的自由。

People debate whether the American Dream is still alive today.

人们讨论如今**美国梦**是否还存在。