gamble

US /ˈɡæm.bəl/
UK /ˈɡæm.bəl/
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1.

赌博, 打赌

play games of chance for money; bet.

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He likes to gamble on horse races.
他喜欢在赛马中赌博。
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Many people gamble away their savings.
许多人赌光了他们的积蓄。
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冒险, 投机

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

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He decided to gamble on a new business venture.
他决定冒险尝试一项新的商业冒险。
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We had to gamble on the weather for our outdoor event.
我们不得不冒险在户外活动中赌天气。
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赌博, 冒险

an act of gambling; an enterprise undertaken or attempted with a risk of loss and a chance of profit or success.

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It was a big gamble to invest all his money in that startup.
将他所有的钱投资到那家初创公司是一场巨大的赌博。
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His decision to move abroad was a huge gamble.
他出国定居的决定是一场巨大的赌博。
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