parlay
US /ˈpɑːr.leɪ/
UK /ˈpɑː.li/
动词
转化, 利用
to use something that you have successfully to achieve something better
示例:
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He managed to parlay his small winnings into a fortune.
他成功地将小笔奖金转化为巨额财富。
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She hopes to parlay her acting success into a directing career.
她希望将自己的演艺成功转化为导演事业。
名词
连赢赌注, 过关投注
a cumulative bet in which winnings are risked on further wagers
示例:
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He placed a parlay on three different horse races.
他在三场不同的赛马中下了一个连赢赌注。
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Winning the first bet allowed him to make a larger parlay.
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