gambit
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT 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. 占先的策略[usu with supp]
He sees the proposal as more of a diplomatic gambit than a serious defence proposal. 他认为与其说这是一项严肃的防御计划，不如说是一种抢占先机的外交策略。
Campaign strategists are calling the plan a clever political gambit. 竞选战略家们把这项计划称作一个狡猾的政治策略。
2. N-COUNT A gambit is a remark which you make to someone in order to start or continue a conversation with them. 开场白[usu with supp]
His favourite opening gambit is: "You are so beautiful, will you be my next wife?"
他最喜欢的开场白是：“你真漂亮。愿意做我的下一任妻子吗？”
Bernard made no response to Tom's conversational gambits. 伯纳德没有回应汤姆对话的开场白。
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gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ (gambits)
剑桥词典
gambit noun [C] (CLEVER ACTION)
a clever action in a game or other situation that is intended to achieve an advantage and usually involves taking a risk
精心策划的一招；（常指带有风险的）策略；险招
Her clever opening gambit gave her an early advantage . 她开局就出险招，抢占了先机。
Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit. 他们降低税收的许诺很显然是大选年的策略。
games specialized
a way of beginning a game of chess , in which you intentionally lose a pawn (= game piece ) in order to win some other form of advantage later
（国际象棋中开局时牺牲一卒以取得优势的）开局让棋法
gambit noun [C] (REMARK)
a remark that you make to someone in order to start a conversation
开场白
"I hear you're a friend of Jamie's" was her opening gambit. “我听说你是杰米的朋友，”她搭讪道。 返回 gambit