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gamble

英 /ˈɡæmbəl/  美 /ˈɡæmbəl/
  • v. 赌博;打赌to risk money on an uncertain result hoping to win more
  • v. 冒险;碰运气to take a risk in the hope of success
  • n. 冒险之举an action with an uncertain outcome and a risk of loss

He refuses to gamble because he values his savings.

他珍惜自己的积蓄,因此拒绝赌博。

Relying entirely on tourism is a gamble for regions vulnerable to extreme weather and changing travel patterns.

对容易受极端天气和旅游趋势变化影响的地区而言,完全依赖旅游业是一种冒险。

搭配

gamble on 押注于;冒险指望gamble away savings 赌光积蓄take a gamble 冒一次险

辨析提示

gamble on后接所押注或冒险指望的事物。

词族

gambler (n.)、gambling (n.)

近义 bet、risk

社会英语词汇CEFR B2

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