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to gamble
01
giocare
to do something risky that may result in a loss or failure, hoping to achieve what one wants
Intransitive: to gamble on sth
Transitive: to gamble sth on a likely success
Esempi
They gambled their future on the success of the risky real estate project.
Hanno scommesso il loro futuro sul successo del rischioso progetto immobiliare.
1.1
giocare d'azzardo, scommettere
to take part in games of chance or betting, involving money, hoping to win more in return
Intransitive: to gamble | to gamble on sth
Esempi
Last night, the friends gambled on card games.
Ieri sera, gli amici hanno scommesso sui giochi di carte.
Gamble
01
rischio
an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success
Esempi
Betting on the unproven player to win the championship was a risky gamble that thrilled the fans when he succeeded.
Scommettere sul giocatore non provato per vincere il campionato è stato un azzardo rischioso che ha entusiasmato i tifosi quando ha avuto successo.
02
money or stake that is risked in the hope of gaining a financial reward
Esempi
He lost a large gamble at the poker table.
Albero Lessicale
gambler
gambling
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