1580s, from success + -ful. Originally "having or resulting in any kind of success;" since late 19c. it has tended to mean "wealthy, resulting in financial prosperity" unless otherwise indicated. Related: Successfully.
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1. I wasn't successful, so they looked down on me.
我一无所成，所以他们瞧不起我。
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2. One of the keys to successful business is careful planning.
打造成功企业的关键之一就是要精心策划。
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3. Was he born to be successful, or did he just luck out?
是他命中注定会成功，还是仅仅交了好运？
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4. Both had successful careers and the future looked bright.
两个人都事业有成，前程似锦。
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5. We have been successful because we are offering a quality service.