Monte Carlo
Definition
A glamorous resort town on the French Riviera in the Principality of Monaco, world-famous for its opulent casino and luxury lifestyle.
A class of computational algorithms that use repeated random sampling to estimate complex mathematical or physical systems.
An iconic stage of the World Rally Championship, known for its treacherous mountain roads and unpredictable weather.
A line of mid-size personal luxury cars produced by Chevrolet from 1970 to 1988 and briefly revived in 2005.
Examples
A Monte Carlo ho scommesso tutto sul rosso, e ora il mio portafoglio è più rosso di un pomodoro maturo.
In Monte Carlo I bet everything on red, and now my wallet is redder than a ripe tomato.
Il metodo Monte Carlo ha previsto il caos del traffico: auto dappertutto, proprio come la mia simulazione.
The Monte Carlo method predicted traffic chaos: cars everywhere, just like my simulation.
Al Rally di Monte Carlo, i piloti danzano con la morte sulle curve; io inciampo sul marciapiede.
In the Monte Carlo Rally, drivers dance with death on the curves; I trip on the sidewalk.
La mia vecchia Monte Carlo beve benzina come un cammello assetato, ma gira teste ovunque.
My old Monte Carlo guzzles gas like a thirsty camel, but turns heads everywhere.