bet
名詞
定義 bet 名詞
- C2Countable(可数名词)
A sum of money risked on the outcome of an event or competition, such as a horse race.
赌注；打赌
She placed a wager on the competition.
她在比赛中下注。
He risked money on the grey horse.
他在那匹灰马上下注。
They placed a large bet on the game.
他们在比赛中下了大注。
- Countable(可数名词)informal(非正式)
A conjecture or personal opinion.
猜测；看法；意见
My guess is they're going to have a boy.
我猜他们会生个男孩。
My opinion is that this company will succeed.
我的看法是这家公司会成功。
I'd venture a bet that he won't agree to the plan.
我敢打赌他不会同意这个计划。
動詞
定義 bet 動詞
- C1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To risk money on the outcome of an event or competition, such as a horse race, in hopes of gaining more money.
打赌；下注
He often gambles on horse races and places large sums of money.
他经常赌赛马，而且下注的金额很大。
She risked £500,000 on the horse that finished in second place.
她在获得第二名的马匹上押了50万英镑。
I'll wager $25 that I will arrive before you.
我赌25美元我会比你先到。
- B1Transitive(及物动词)informal(非正式)
To express certainty that something is true or will happen.
我敢肯定；我打赌
I am certain that she has missed the bus.
我敢肯定她已经错过了公交车。
I am sure he will not come.
我敢肯定他不会来。
I'm positive that this will be a good idea.
我敢肯定这会是个好主意。
成語
- don't bet on it
This phrase is used to express skepticism about the likelihood of something being true or occurring.
别投注（不太可能）
• "Do you think they'll finish the project on time?" "I wouldn't bet on it."
「你觉得他们会准时完成项目吗？」「我不这么认为。」
- 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?
他们看起来非常相爱，你觉得他们很快就会结婚吗？
- (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.
（表示说话者认为对方肯定错了）你敢打赌吗？你想赌多少？
• "I think he's going to win this match." "How much do you want to bet?"
「我认为他会赢得这场比赛。」「你敢打赌吗？」
- 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.
你可以百分之百确定他们会准时到。
- do something for a bet
To do something risky or dangerous because someone doubts your willingness or ability to do it.
赛气做…
• He ran into the street in the pouring rain for a bet.
他因为打赌而冒着倾盆大雨跑进了街道。
- 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。」「我敢打赌。」
- you bet
Used to emphasize a statement or to express strong agreement, equivalent to "certainly" or "of course."
当然
• "Will you be attending the meeting?" "You bet!"
「你会参加会议吗？」「当然！」
- be a safe bet
To be highly likely or almost certain to happen.
可肯定发生
• Going to the beach is a safe bet if the weather is nice.
如果天气很好，去海滩是个稳妥的选择。
- be your best bet
To be the most sensible or advantageous decision or choice.
为最明智的决定或选择。
• In this situation, seeking legal advice as soon as possible would be your best bet.
在这种情况下，尽快寻求法律建议会是你的最佳选择。
- bet big on something/someone
To invest a significant amount of money or resources, with the expectation of a positive outcome.
大量投资于…
• The company decided to bet big on the new AI technology with the majority of their research budget.
公司决定将大部分研究预算投入新的人工智能技术，对其寄予厚望。
- bet the farm/ranch
To risk all of one's assets or resources on a single venture; to take a huge gamble.
孤注一掷
• He decided to bet the farm on this startup, hoping for a huge return.
他决定在这家初创公司上孤注一掷，希望能获得巨大的回报。
- be a fair bet
likely to happen; highly probable.
很可能发生
• If the weather is good, it's a fair bet the game will proceed as planned.
如果天气好，比赛很有可能会按计划进行。
- be a good bet
To be a choice or action that is likely to be successful, beneficial, or enjoyable.
明智之举
• Investing in this startup seems like a good bet.
投资这家新创公司似乎是个明智的选择。