gamble /ˈɡæmbəl/ CET4 TEM4 ( gambling, gambled, gambles )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A gamble is a risky action or decision that you take in the hope of gaining money, success, or an advantage over other people. 冒险

  例：

  Yesterday, he named his cabinet and took a big gamble in the process.

  昨天他冒了很大的风险任命了他的内阁。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If you gamble on something, you take a risky action or decision in the hope of gaining money, success, or an advantage over other people. 冒险; 以…为赌注

  例：

  Few firms will be willing to gamble on new products.

  很少有公司愿意在新产品上冒险。

  例：

  They are not prepared to gamble their careers on this matter.

  他们没准备为此事拿自己的事业来当赌注。

• 3. 

  V-T/V-I If you gamble an amount of money, you bet it in a game such as cards or on the result of a race or competition. People who gamble usually do it frequently. (纸牌、比赛等) 赌博

  例：

  Most people visit Las Vegas to gamble their hard-earned money.

  多数人去拉斯维加斯是为了用他们辛苦赚来的钱赌博。

  例：

  John gambled heavily on the horses.

  约翰在这几匹马上下了大赌注。