gambit
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/ˈɡæmbɪt/
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/ˈɡæmbɪt/
An action or remark taken in order to start a process or gain an advantage.
His compliment was a clever gambit to start a conversation with her.
他的恭维是开始与她交谈的巧妙策略。
A series of opening moves in a game of chess, aimed at giving an advantage.
The player used a well-known gambit to surprise his opponent.
选手使用了一个众所周知的开局来出其不意地攻击对手。