1 N-COUNT （为取得优势而采取的）行动，精心策划的一着，布局 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. （为取得优势而采取的）行动，精心策划的一着，布局
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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。
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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。
SYN tactic, move, policy, scheme
2 N-COUNT 开场白 A gambit is a remark which you make to someone in order to start or continue a conversation with them. 开场白
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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？”
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Bernard made no response to Tom's conversational gambits.
伯纳德没有接汤姆的话茬儿。
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