单词 | gambit |
释义 | gambit (gæmbɪt ) Word forms: gambits 1. countable noun A gambit is an action or set of actions, which you carry out in order to try to gain an advantage in a situation or game. He sees the proposal as more of a diplomatic gambit than a serious defense proposal. Campaign strategists are calling the plan a clever political gambit. Synonyms: tactic, move, policy, scheme 2. countable noun A gambit is a remark which you make to someone in order to start or continue a conversation with them. His favourite opening gambit is: 'You are so beautiful, will you be my next wife?' Bernard made no response to Tom's conversational gambits. |
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