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单词 high-stakes
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high-stakesadjective [ before noun ]

uk/ˌhaɪˈsteɪks//ˌhaɪˈsteɪks/

involving the possible loss of a large amount of money:

a high-stakes poker game

involving serious risks if there is no success:

a high-stakes negotiation

specialized education A high-stakes test is one that is very important for the person who takes it.

high-stakesadjective [ usually before noun ]

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used to describe a situation that has a lot of risk and in which someone is likely to either get or lose an advantage, a lot of money, etc.:

The company has made some high-stakes investments in an attempt to transform itself into a multibrand empire.
high-stakes battle/contest/negotiations What we have is a high-stakes battle for control of one of the world's most lucrative markets.
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