| 单词 | wager |
| 释义 | wager —wagerer, n. /way"jeuhr/, n. 1. something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet: to place a wager on a soccer match. 2. the act of betting. 3. the subject or terms of a bet. 4. Early Eng. Law. a pledge to make good one's cause by the supporting oaths of others or by battle. v.t. 5. to risk (something) on the outcome of a contest or any uncertain event or matter; bet. 6. Hist. to pledge oneself to (battle) for the decision of a cause. v.i. 7. to make or offer a wager; bet. [1275-1325; ME wajour, wager solemn pledge < AF wageure, equiv. to wage(r) to pledge (see WAGE) + -ure -URE] Syn. 1. stake, hazard, risk. 5. stake, venture. |
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