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bumper crop
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌbʌm.pə ˈkrɒp/ us /ˌbʌm.pɚ ˈkrɑːp/
a crop that is much larger than the usual amount obtained:
Farmers have reported a bumper crop this year.据报道今年庄稼大丰收。
A bumper crop of wheat was wasted because they were not able to carry it to market.
a larger than usual or larger than expected number of similar things or people that exist at the same time:
Rising unemployment has led to a bumper crop of applicants for these jobs.
There's a bumper crop of new novels for next year's book prizes.
We had a bumper crop of strawberries in our garden this year.
The bad weather came just as many farmers were hoping for a bumper crop.
Prices fell sharply after a bumper crop resulted in a surplus.
We all love action movies, and this summer there was a bumper crop to choose from.
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