gamble

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɡæm.bəl/

Verb

transitive

To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome. / To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain. / (transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.

Japanese Meaning

利益を期待して危険を冒す行為をすること。 / 金銭的な利益を目当てに賭博（ギャンブル）をすること。 / リスクをとる、または何かを賭して大きな見返りを狙う行動。

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She decided to gamble on the new startup despite the uncertain market.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女は、市場が不安定であるにもかかわらず、新しいスタートアップに賭けることにした。

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Sense（1）

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

Sense（2）

To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.

Mark won half a million dollars gambling on horses.

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Sense（3）

(transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.

He gambled his reputation on the outcome.

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Sense（4）

To interact with equipment at a casino

gambles

（ present singular third-person ）

gambling

（ participle present ）

gambled

（ participle past ）

gambled

（ past ）

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