wager
UK/'weidʒә/US
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Definitions
n.
A bet; a sum of money or thing staked on the outcome of an uncertain event.
赌注；赌博
v.
To bet money or something of value on the outcome of an event; to suppose.
打赌；下注
Root Breakdown
Native Englishwagerother
=wager
Common Collocations
- 1.place wager下赌注
- 2.make wager打赌
Example Sentences
- 1.
He placed a generous wager on the horse race outcome.
- 2.
They wagered their savings on the success of the business venture.