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Gambit N Count Order 英[ˈgæmbɪt 美[ˈɡæmbɪt N.开局让棋法;策略,诡计 为取得优势而采取的)行动,精心策划的一着,布局 Action

单词 gambit
音标
英[ˈgæmbɪt] 美[ˈɡæmbɪt]
解释
n.开局让棋法;策略,诡计;
例句

N-COUNT
(为取得优势而采取的)行动,精心策划的一着,布局
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.
例:He sees the proposal as more of a diplomatic gambit than a serious defense proposal...在他看来,与其说这是一项精心筹划的国防动议,倒不如说是外交上的一着妙棋。
例:Campaign strategists are calling the plan a clever political gambit.竞选策划人士认为该计划是一着巧妙的政治棋。

N-COUNT
开场白
A gambit is a remark which you make to someone in order to start or continue a conversation with them.
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:“你可真是个美人儿啊,能做我的下一任妻子吗?”
例:Bernard made no response to Tom's conversational gambits.伯纳德没有接汤姆的话茬儿。
变形
pl:gambits~

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