gambling
US /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/
1.
赌博, 博彩
the activity or practice of playing games of chance for money or other stakes
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He lost all his savings due to his addiction to gambling.
他因为沉迷赌博而失去了所有积蓄。
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Many people enjoy gambling responsibly as a form of entertainment.
许多人负责任地将赌博作为一种娱乐形式。
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冒险, 投机
taking risky action in the hope of a desired result
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Investing in volatile stocks is a form of financial gambling.
投资波动性股票是一种金融赌博。
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His decision to quit his job without a backup plan was a huge gambling.
他没有备用计划就辞职的决定是一场巨大的赌博。
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赌博的, 下注的
playing games of chance for money; betting
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He spent the entire night gambling at the casino.
他在赌场里赌博了一整夜。
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Are you still gambling on those online sites?
你还在那些在线网站上赌博吗？