| 单词 | a good/safe bet |
| 释义 | a good/safe beta good/safe bet SUCCEED IN DOING somethingan action or situation that is likely to be successful or does not involve much risk 保险[稳妥]的做法[情况] If you’re looking for long-term growth, the government’s own saving certificates are a pretty good bet. → hedge your bets at hedge2(2) 如果你希望长期增值，政府的储蓄券是比较保险的。 Examples from the Corpus a good/safe bet• It was always a safe bet, of course, that Hillsborough would be just about the least dangerous place in Britain yesterday.• The supermodels are a safe bet and, in times of recession, that is what matters.• Cohen says companies like PictureTel have improved transmission quality, making video conferencing a better bet than in years past.• Even if you spend more and risk recurring sticker shock, the place is a good bet to tranquilize you.• Still, if a well-equipped sporty car is in your heart, the fifth-generation Prelude probably is a good bet.• Only a few months ago he had looked like a good bet.• The earrings seemed like a good bet for a birthday present.• That makes them a good bet if you travel with a laptop computer. → a good/safe bet at bet2(2) |
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