"wager" in Chinese (Simplified)
打赌赌注
Definition
“Wager” 指的是在不确定事件的结果上押注、赌一笔钱或有价值的东西。它也可以作动词,意思是进行这样的赌注。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Wager” 比 “bet” 更正式或带有古典气息,常用于法律或文学场合,或涉及赌博时(如 'wager money', 'wager on a horse')。日常口语中,用 “bet” 更普遍。
Examples
He made a wager on the soccer game.
他在足球比赛上下了一个**赌注**。
She likes to wager small amounts at the casino.
她喜欢在赌场**打赌**小额钱。
He lost the wager and had to pay his friend.
他输了**赌注**,不得不付钱给朋友。
I'll make you a wager—if it rains, you owe me lunch.
我和你**打赌**——如果下雨,你请我吃午饭。
You shouldn't wager more than you can afford to lose.
你不应该**打赌**超过你能承受损失的钱。
He wagered his car on the result of the race—crazy, right?
他把车**赌**在比赛结果上——太疯狂了吧?