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单词 odds
释义 odds
odds /ɒdz/ aep /ɑːdz/ noun [plural]
1
C1 the probability (= how likely it is) that a particular thing will or will not happen:
» If you drive a car all your life, the odds are that you'll have an accident at some point.» There are heavy odds against people succeeding in such a bad economic climate.» What are the odds on him being (= do you think he will be) re-elected?» The odds are stacked against a woman succeeding (= it is not likely that a woman will succeed) in the business.Thesaurus+: ↑StatisticsThesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable
2
F0 in gambling (= the activity of risking money guessing the result of something), a probability expressed as a number:
» The odds against my horse winning (= that it will not win)/on my horse winning (= that it will win) are a hundred to one.» The odds that the US entrant will win the race are ten to one.Thesaurus+: ↑Gambling and bookmaking , ↑Taking risks
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Extra Examples:» Bookmakers are offering punters odds of 6-1 on the horse Red Devil winning the race.» What are the odds on him winning the title for the third year running?» The bookmakers aren't offering very good odds on a draw.» The odds have shortened from 10-1 to 5-1.» The odds against you winning such a competition are enormous.
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