gamble

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六级考研雅思GRE Collins 3

英文释义

n. money that is risked for possible monetary gain
n. a risky act or venture
v. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
v. play games for money

中文翻译

n. 赌博, 冒险
v. 赌博, 孤注一掷

3
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
11,190
BNC 频率
9,148
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记忆技巧

gamble 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到“game”（游戏），因为赌博常涉及游戏和风险。

例句

1. I like to gamble on the weekends with my friends.
我喜欢在周末和朋友们一起赌钱。
2. Many people believe that gambling can be very addictive.
很多人认为赌博可能会非常上瘾。
3. He won a lot of money when he decided to gamble at the casino.
当他决定在赌场赌博时赢了很多钱。

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