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gambling

/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/

Meanings
verb

赌博， 投机取巧

To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.

Examples :

"She is gambling on getting a promotion at work, hoping the new project will make a good impression. "
她把升职的希望寄托在工作上，赌一把这个新项目能给她留下好印象。
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Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

东西，事物

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

我朋友告诉我盒子里有东西，但我还不知道那是什么。

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blackjack noun

/ˈblækdʒæk/

二十一點, 黑傑克

"My uncle loves to play blackjack at the casino. "

我叔叔很喜歡在賭場玩二十一點 (黑傑克) 。

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

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impression noun

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/

印痕，压痕

"His head made an impression on the pillow."

他的头在枕头上压出了一个印痕。

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characterised verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ /ˈkærəktəˌraɪzd/

刻画, 描绘 (often with a negative connotation)

"The news report characterised the protesters as violent and disruptive, even though most of them were peaceful. "

新闻报道把抗议者刻画成暴力和具有破坏性的形象，尽管他们中的大多数人都是和平的。

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equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

装备，配备

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

为了周末旅行的顺利进行，露营装备是必不可少的。

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

晋升，提升

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

经过多年的努力工作，玛丽亚得到了晋升，成为了高级经理。

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positive noun

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/

实在的事物，真实的事物。

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

提前完成项目的好处是可以额外获得一周的假期，这是实实在在的。

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reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

名声，名誉

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

我妹妹因为以做事有条理而出名，这让她在学校里表现出色。

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

理解，领会，明白。

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

老师耐心地讲解了这道数学题，学生们终于能够理解并掌握其中的步骤了。

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monetary adjective

/ˈmʌnɪtəɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪteɹi/

金融的，货币的.

"The monetary value of the scholarship was enough to cover tuition fees. "

这笔奖学金的金额足够支付学费了。(Zhè bǐ jiǎngxuéjīn de jīn'é zúgòu zhīfù xuéfèi le.)

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potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

潜力，潜能

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

即使在她很小的时候，就很明显她有成为伟大音乐家的潜力。