bet 指竞赛中的打赌,也指双方对有疑惑之事争执不下的打赌。在口语中,bet作“确信,敢说”解。
gamble 多指投机,为获得某物或牟利而冒大险,含孤注一掷意味。
参考例句
1. He lost his fortune gambling on the stock exchange. 他因炒股票损失了他的财产。
2. Gamble winnings do not bring happiness. 赌博所得带来不了幸福。
3. Sailing ships were slow, there were no cables and every transaction was a gamble. 航行的船只很慢,过去没有电报,每一场交易几乎都是场赌博。
英英解释
n.
1. money that is risked for possible monetary gain
2. a risky act or venture v.
1. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
2. play games for money