succeed on the first attempt; become an instant hit
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to achieve immediate success on the first attempt; to become an instant hit; to make a splash
Originally referring to artillery firing successfully on the first shot; now used metaphorically for any endeavor—such as a product launch, performance, or business venture—that achieves immediate success or widespread recognition upon debut.
Zhè这
wèi位
gē歌
shǒu手
de的
xīn新
zhuān专
jí辑
yī一
shàng上
shì市
jiù就
yī一
pào炮
dǎ打
xiǎng响
，
xiāo销
liàng量
tū突
pò破
bǎi百
wàn万
。
The singer's new album was an instant hit upon release, selling over a million copies.
Tā他
de的
dì第
yī一
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
jiù就
yī一
pào炮
dǎ打
xiǎng响
，
huò获
dé得
le了
guó国
jì际
dà大
jiǎng奖
。
His first film made a splash and won international awards.
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Zhè这
gè个
pǐn品
pái牌
píng凭
jiè借
chuàng创
xīn新
de的
yíng营
xiāo销
cè策
lüè略
yī一
pào炮
dǎ打
xiǎng响
。
This brand became an instant success thanks to its innovative marketing strategy.
Xīn新
kāi开
de的
cān餐
tīng厅
yī一
pào炮
dǎ打
xiǎng响
，
měi每
tiān天
gù顾
kè客
yíng盈
mén门
。
The newly opened restaurant was an immediate hit, packed with customers every day.