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.
例句
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。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。
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开场白
A gambit is a remark which you make to someone in order to start or continue a conversation with them.
例句
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?”Bernard made no response to Tom's conversational gambits.伯纳德没有接汤姆的话茬儿。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
2. a maneuver in a game or conversation
3. a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position