单词 | gamble |
释义 | Word Frequency gamble(ˈɡæmbəl) verb 1. (intransitive) to play games of chance to win money 2. to risk or bet (money) on the outcome of an event, sport, etc 3. (intransitive; often foll by on) to act with the expectation of to gamble on its being a sunny day 4. (often foll by away) to lose by or as if by betting; squander noun 5. a risky act or venture 6. a bet, wager, or other risk or chance taken for possible monetary gain Derived forms gambler (ˈgambler) noun gambling (ˈgambling) noun Word origin C18: probably variant of game1 |
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