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Definition
The Nobel Prize; a prestigious set of annual international awards.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the prestigious international award established by the will of Alfred Nobel. It is treated as a proper noun and often appears in contexts discussing academic achievement or global recognition. When speaking about someone winning it, the verb 攞 is the most natural choice.
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He won the Nobel Prize, he is really amazing.
Related words
Common phrases
to win the Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize laureate
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Grammar guides
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