gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-COUNT 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. 占先的策略 [usu with supp]

  例：

  He sees the proposal as more of a diplomatic gambit than a serious defence proposal.

  他认为与其说这是一项严肃的防御计划，不如说是一种抢占先机的外交策略。

  例：

  Campaign strategists are calling the plan a clever political gambit.

  竞选战略家们把这项计划称作一个狡猾的政治策略。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A gambit is a remark which you make to someone in order to start or continue a conversation with them. 开场白 [usu with supp]

  例：

  His favourite opening gambit is: "You are so beautiful, will you be my next wife?"

  他最喜欢的开场白是：“你真漂亮。愿意做我的下一任妻子吗？”

  例：

  Bernard made no response to Tom's conversational gambits.

  伯纳德没有回应汤姆对话的开场白。