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.
例句
He sees the proposal as more of a diplomatic gambit than a serious defense proposal...在他看來，與其說這是一項精心籌劃的國防動議，倒不如說是外交上的一著妙棋。Campaign strategists are calling the plan a clever political gambit.競選策劃人士認為該計劃是一著巧妙的政治棋。
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開場白
A gambit is a remark which you make to someone in order to start or continue a conversation with them.
例句
His favourite opening gambit is: 'You are so beautiful, will you be my next wife?'...他最喜歡的開場白是：“你可真是個美人兒啊，能做我的下一任妻子嗎？”Bernard made no response to Tom's conversational gambits.伯納德沒有接湯姆的話茬兒。
英英詞典釋義
Noun
1. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
2. a maneuver in a game or conversation
3. a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position