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place bet

/pleɪs bɛt/

翻译: 把钱或有价值的东西押在某个事件的结果上,如赛马、比赛或其他不确定的事件,以期获得更多的回报。

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/pleɪs bɛt/B1informalsport
  • zh把钱或有价值的东西押在某个事件的结果上,如赛马、比赛或其他不确定的事件,以期获得更多的回报。

To wager money or something of value on the outcome of an event, such as a race, game, or other uncertain occurrence, with the hope of winning more in return.

  1. Wager moneyB1formal

    To risk money on the outcome of a race, game, or other event.

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    • He placed a bet on the horse to win the race.
    • She placed a bet on her favorite football team.
    • They placed a bet on the final score of the match.
  2. Make a predictionB2informal

    To express a confident opinion about a future event, often with a sense of risk.

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    • I'd place a bet that she'll get the promotion.
    • He placed a bet that it would rain today.
    • She placed a bet on the outcome of the election.