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gambling

/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/

翻译: 指与赌博、下注相关的行为,即在不确定结果的事情(如游戏或赛马)上押钱。也可形容带有风险或投机性质的。, 指用金钱或有价值的东西对结果不确定的事件下注,以期赢得更多金钱或财物的活动。也可泛指冒险、投机或赌博性质的行为。, 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。

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adjective

/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/B2formalsport
  • zh指与赌博、下注相关的行为,即在不确定结果的事情(如游戏或赛马)上押钱。也可形容带有风险或投机性质的。

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.

    zh有风险的

    • 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.

    同义词chancydiceyhazardousiffyprecariousriskyspeculativeuncertain

    反义词certainsafesecuresure

词形
  • more gambling comparative form
  • most gambling superlative form

noun

/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/B1formal
  • zh指用金钱或有价值的东西对结果不确定的事件下注,以期赢得更多金钱或财物的活动。也可泛指冒险、投机或赌博性质的行为。

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.

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  1. B1formal

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

    zh赌博

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

    同义词bettinggaminghazardstake

  2. Risky behaviorB2informal

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

    zh冒险行为

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

    同义词hazardspeculation

词形
  • gamblings plural form
  • gamblings' possessive plural form
  • gambling's possessive singular form

verb

gamble/ˈɡæm.bəl/B2formal
  • zh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.

    zh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.

    zh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

词形
  • gambled past participle
  • gambled past simple
  • gambling present participle
  • gambles third person singular