请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 bet
释义

bet

1 of 3

noun

ˈbet How to pronounce bet (audio)
1
a
: something that is laid, staked, or pledged typically between two parties on the outcome of a contest or a contingent issue : wager
often used figuratively in such phrases as all bets are off to stress the uncertainty of an outcome
b
: the act of giving such a pledge
2
: something to wager on
3
: a choice made by consideration of probabilities
your best bet is the back road

bet

2 of 3

verb

bet also betted; betting

transitive verb

1
a
: to stake on the outcome of an issue or the performance of a contestant
b
: to be able to be sure that
usually used in the expression you bet
you bet I'll be there
2
a
: to maintain with or as if with a bet
b
: to make a bet with
c
: to make a bet on

intransitive verb

: to lay a bet

bet

3 of 3

abbreviation

between

Synonyms

Noun

  • stake
  • wager

Verb

  • gamble
  • go
  • lay
  • play
  • put
  • stake
  • wager
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun He has a bet on the game. He made a bet with his brother that he could finish his chores first. He and his brother have a bet about who can finish his chores first. He lost the bet and had to pay his brother five dollars. His brother won the bet. He paid his brother five dollars to settle the bet. Verb He bet $5 on the game. I'll bet that he makes the next shot. He always bets that the favorite will win. He lost a lot of money by betting on college football and basketball. I bet against the favorite and I lost. I wouldn't bet against her. She's very likely to win this race. Carmakers are betting that people will want to buy larger, more expensive cars this year. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Turning your back on international stocks today, however, is a bet that their lousy performance is pretty much permanent. Jason Zweig, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Few things are a safe bet when the Arizona Legislature reconvenes in January, including who will be sitting in the seats. Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Make a bet of $5 or more on the Broncos vs. Seahawks. Catena Media, al, 12 Sep. 2022 With so much upheaval and uncertainty lately surrounding the team, the No. 12 seems a safe bet. Shane Lantz, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 Proponents say the spending is a safe bet for the county because the revenue from the All-Star Game at Vivint Arena and related events the weekend of Feb. 18 and 19 will far outweigh the investment. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Make a first bet of between $10 and $1,250 on NFL Week 1 action. Catena Media, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 Given the apparent overall unpopularity of the mini in the first place, a 6.1-inch version of the iPhone SE is probably a safer bet than a 5.4-inch version, but small-screened phone lovers can still keep hope alive. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2022 If your house has multiple stories, the ground floor will be a better bet than the upper floors. Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022
Verb
Rather than functioning as a partner investing in long-term careers, or benevolent patron of the arts, major labels prefer to bet on later-stage artists who are on the verge of a hit that the label can sink its teeth into owning. Milan Kordestani, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 In the end, the Swedish driver's decision to bet on himself paid off. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2022 Federal-funds futures, used by traders to bet on interest-rate moves, showed a 76% chance that the central bank will lift rates by 0.75 percentage point. Hannah Miao, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Open a new account at Caesars Sportsbook with the promo code MYBETFULL to access up to $1,250 in bonuses to bet on the game. Catena Media, oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2022 This challenge is especially evident for entrepreneurs in underserved communities who don’t have credit or other assets to bet on when approaching lenders. Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Jackson elected to bet on himself and not agree to a long-term deal ahead of the season. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2022 The Department of Fish and Wildlife is willing to bet at least $3 million over the next two years, with the creation of five new jobs meant to oversee a restoration program specifically for the North American beaver. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Some traders are also still willing to bet on significantly higher prices. Alex Longley, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

bet 1 of 3

noun

ˈbet How to pronounce bet (audio)
1
: an agreement requiring the person who guesses wrong about the result of a contest or the outcome of an event to give something to the person who guesses right
2
: the money or thing risked in a bet
3
: a choice made by considering what might happen
It's a safe bet that they will win.

bet

2 of 3

verb

bet or betted; betting
1
: to risk in a bet
bet a dollar
2
: to make a bet with
I bet you he'll win.
3
: to be sure enough to make a bet
I bet she knows the answer.

bet.

3 of 3

abbreviation

between

bet 1 of 2

noun

1
as in stake
the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event she offered the bet of a free lunch if her team won the World Series

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • stake
  • wager
  • pool
  • kitty
  • collateral
  • handle
  • pot
  • jackpot
2
as in choice
a person or thing that is chosen your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • choice
  • favorite
  • chosen
  • pick
  • like
  • candidate
  • option
  • selection
  • nominee
  • liking
  • preference
  • nomination
  • appointee
  • designation
  • elective
  • appointment
  • preselection
  • selectee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rejectee

bet

2 of 2

verb

as in to wager
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • wager
  • put
  • gamble
  • stake
  • play
  • offer
  • lay
  • go
  • bid
  • chance
  • speculate
  • venture
  • hazard
  • adventure
  • jeopardize
  • endanger
  • imperil
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/9/25 3:25:07