gamble

• 指冒风险下注金钱或有价值的东西，以博取不确定结果的行为；也泛指任何带有风险、投机的举动。

A noun referring to an act of risking money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome, often for the chance of winning more.

1. Risky actionB2formal

   An action or undertaking that involves risk and uncertainty, with the hope of gaining something.

   冒险行动

   • Starting a new business is always a gamble.
   • He took a gamble by investing all his savings in the stock market.
   • The decision to move abroad was a huge gamble.

   同义词chancehazardleapplungeriskspeculationventure

   反义词certaintysure thing

2. Betting activityB1formal

   The act of playing games of chance for money, such as cards, dice, or slot machines.

   赌博

   • He lost a lot of money at the casino because of his gambling habit.
   • She enjoys the occasional gamble on horse races.
   • Gambling can become an addiction if not controlled.

   同义词betflutterpuntspeculationwager

• 指进行赌博（用钱下注博取输赢），也泛指冒险做某事以期获得想要的结果。

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.

   赌博

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

   同义词betgameplaypuntstakewager

2. B2informal

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

   冒险

   • 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.

   同义词chancehazardriskspeculateventure

   反义词hedge