bet
noun
Definitions of bet noun
- C2Countable(可數名詞)
A sum of money risked on the outcome of an event or competition, such as a horse race.
賭注；打賭
She placed a wager on the competition.
她在比賽中下注。
He risked money on the grey horse.
他在那匹灰馬上下注。
They placed a large bet on the game.
他們在比賽中下了大注。
- Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)
A conjecture or personal opinion.
猜測；看法；意見
My guess is they're going to have a boy.
我猜他們會生個男孩。
My opinion is that this company will succeed.
我的看法是這家公司會成功。
I'd venture a bet that he won't agree to the plan.
我敢打賭他不會同意這個計劃。
verb
Definitions of bet verb
- C1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To risk money on the outcome of an event or competition, such as a horse race, in hopes of gaining more money.
打賭；下注
He often gambles on horse races and places large sums of money.
他經常賭賽馬，而且下注的金額很大。
She risked £500,000 on the horse that finished in second place.
她在獲得第二名的馬匹上押了50萬英鎊。
I'll wager $25 that I will arrive before you.
我賭25美元我會比你先到。
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)informal(非正式)
To express certainty that something is true or will happen.
我敢肯定；我打賭
I am certain that she has missed the bus.
我敢肯定她已經錯過了公車。
I am sure he will not come.
我敢肯定他不會來。
I'm positive that this will be a good idea.
我敢肯定這會是個好主意。
Idioms
- don't bet on it
This phrase is used to express skepticism about the likelihood of something being true or occurring.
别掉注（不太可能）
• "Do you think they'll finish the project on time?" "I wouldn't bet on it."
「你覺得他們會準時完成專案嗎？」「我不這麼認為。」
- what do you bet?
This phrase is used to indicate a high likelihood of something being true or occurring.
我看很可能吧？
• They look very much in love, what do you bet they'll get married soon?
他們看起來非常相愛，你覺得他們很快就會結婚嗎？
- (how much) do you want to bet?
A phrase used to challenge a statement made by someone, indicating that the speaker is very confident they are incorrect.
（表示說話者認為對方肯定錯了）你敢打賭嗎？你想賭多少？
• "I think he's going to win this match." "How much do you want to bet?"
「我認為他會贏得這場比賽。」「你敢打賭嗎？」
- you can bet your life
Used to express absolute certainty that something is true or will happen.
相信不疑
• You can bet your life they'll be there on time.
你可以百分之百確定他們會準時到。
- do something for a bet
To do something risky or dangerous because someone doubts your willingness or ability to do it.
爲氣做…
• He ran into the street in the pouring rain for a bet.
他因爲打賭而冒著傾盆大雨跑進了街道。
- I bet
Used to express understanding of why someone holds a particular opinion or feels a certain way.
（表示理解）我知道、我明白
• "The traffic was a nightmare this morning on my way to work." "I bet."
「今天早上上班路上交通糟透了。」「我敢打賭。」
- you bet
Used to emphasize a statement or to express strong agreement, equivalent to "certainly" or "of course."
當然
• "Will you be attending the meeting?" "You bet!"
「你會參加會議嗎？」「當然！」
- be a safe bet
To be highly likely or almost certain to happen.
可肯定發生
• Going to the beach is a safe bet if the weather is nice.
如果天氣很好，去海灘是個穩妥的選擇。
- be your best bet
To be the most sensible or advantageous decision or choice.
為最明智的決定或選擇。
• In this situation, seeking legal advice as soon as possible would be your best bet.
在這種情況下，盡快尋求法律建議會是你的最佳選擇。
- bet big on something/someone
To invest a significant amount of money or resources, with the expectation of a positive outcome.
大量投資於…
• The company decided to bet big on the new AI technology with the majority of their research budget.
公司決定將大部分研究預算投入新的人工智慧技術，對其寄予厚望。
- bet the farm/ranch
To risk all of one's assets or resources on a single venture; to take a huge gamble.
孤注一擲
• He decided to bet the farm on this startup, hoping for a huge return.
他決定在這家新創公司上孤注一擲，希望能獲得巨大的回報。
- be a fair bet
likely to happen; highly probable.
很可能發生
• If the weather is good, it's a fair bet the game will proceed as planned.
如果天氣好，比賽很有可能會按計劃進行。
- be a good bet
To be a choice or action that is likely to be successful, beneficial, or enjoyable.
明智之舉
• Investing in this startup seems like a good bet.
投資這家新創公司似乎是個明智的選擇。