1. The company finally struck oil after years of drilling. 这家公司经过多年钻探终于发现了石油。

2. They struck oil in the desert region. 他们在沙漠地区发现了石油。

3. He struck oil when his small startup became a global success. 当他的小公司成为全球成功企业时，他等于“意外成功”。

A: Did the exploration team strike oil?
A：勘探队找到石油了吗？

B: Yes, they struck oil after months of drilling. B：是的，他们经过数月钻探后发现了石油。

1) 在钻探过程中发现石油资源

2) 引申为意外获得巨大财富或成功

3) 在资源开发中取得重要突破

1. 发现石油

e.g. They struck oil while drilling in the northern region. 他们在北部地区钻探时发现了石油。

2. 意外成功或发财

e.g. His business struck oil after years of effort. 他的生意经过多年努力后取得巨大成功。

verb phrase / idiom

1. To discover oil by drilling, or to suddenly achieve great success or wealth.

Synonym: discover oil, hit it big