Definitions
v. to risk money on an uncertain result hoping to win more
赌博；打赌
v. to take a risk in the hope of success
冒险；碰运气
n. an action with an uncertain outcome and a risk of loss
冒险之举
Example
He refuses to gamble because he values his savings.
他珍惜自己的积蓄，因此拒绝赌博。
Relying entirely on tourism is a gamble for regions vulnerable to extreme weather and changing travel patterns.
对容易受极端天气和旅游趋势变化影响的地区而言，完全依赖旅游业是一种冒险。
Collocations
- gamble on
- gamble away savings
- take a gamble
Word family
- gambler (n.)
- gambling (n.)
Synonyms
- bet
- risk
Usage tip
gamble on后接所押注或冒险指望的事物。
FAQ
- What does gamble mean?
- to risk money on an uncertain result hoping to win more to take a risk in the hope of success an action with an uncertain outcome and a risk of loss
- How is gamble pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡæmbəl/, US /ˈɡæmbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
