gambling
US /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/
名詞
1.
賭博, 博彩
the activity or practice of playing games of chance for money or other stakes
範例:
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He lost all his savings due to his addiction to gambling.
他因為沉迷賭博而失去了所有積蓄。
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Many people enjoy gambling responsibly as a form of entertainment.
許多人負責任地將賭博作為一種娛樂形式。
2.
冒險, 投機
taking risky action in the hope of a desired result
範例:
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Investing in volatile stocks is a form of financial gambling.
投資波動性股票是一種金融賭博。
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His decision to quit his job without a backup plan was a huge gambling.
他沒有備用計畫就辭職的決定是一場巨大的賭博。
動詞
1.
賭博的, 下注的
playing games of chance for money; betting
範例:
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He spent the entire night gambling at the casino.
他在賭場裡賭博了一整夜。
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Are you still gambling on those online sites?
你還在那些線上網站上賭博嗎？
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