gambling

• Относящийся к деятельности по ставке денег на неопределённый исход, например, в игре или гонке.

Relating to the activity of betting money on an uncertain outcome, such as a game or race.

1. Risky or uncertainB2informal

   Involving risk or uncertainty, often with the hope of a positive outcome.

   Рискованный

   • Investing in that startup is a gambling move.
   • He has a gambling attitude towards his career choices.
   • The project felt like a gambling venture from the start.

   Synonymschancydiceyhazardousiffyprecariousriskyspeculativeuncertain

   Antonymscertainsafesecuresure

• Существительное, обозначающее деятельность по ставке денег или чего-либо ценного на событие с неопределённым исходом, обычно с целью выигрыша большего количества денег или материальных благ.

A noun referring to the activity of betting money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome, typically with the aim of winning more money or material goods.

uncountable

1. B1formal

   The activity of betting money on the outcome of a game, race, or other event.

   Азартные игры

   • Gambling is illegal in some countries.
   • He lost all his savings due to gambling.
   • Many people enjoy gambling at casinos.

   Synonymsbettinggaminghazardstake

2. Risky behaviorB2informal

   Taking a risky action in the hope of a desired result.

   Рискованное поведение

   • Investing in that startup was a form of gambling.
   • He considered the job change a gambling move.
   • Life is a gamble sometimes.

   Synonymshazardspeculation

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения игры на деньги в азартные игры или совершения рискованного действия в надежде на желаемый результат.

A verb used to indicate the act of playing games of chance for money or taking a risky action in the hope of a desired result.

1. Bet moneyB1formal

   To play games of chance for money, such as cards, dice, or slot machines.

   Играть на деньги

   • He gambled away his entire paycheck at the casino.
   • She gambled on the horse race and lost.
   • Many people gamble responsibly for entertainment.

   Synonymsbetgameplaypuntstakewager

2. B2informal

   To take a risky action in the hope of a desired result.

   Рискнуть

   • The company gambled on the new product and it paid off.
   • He gambled that the stock market would recover.
   • She gambled her reputation on the success of the project.

   Synonymschancehazardriskspeculateventure

   Antonymshedge