high-stakes
adjective
Designating a gambling game in which the stakes are high; (hence in extended use of any situation or activity) high-risk, dangerous; having the potential for very significant gains or losses.
Origin
1920s.
| 单词 | high-stakes |
| 释义 | high-stakesadjective Designating a gambling game in which the stakes are high; (hence in extended use of any situation or activity) high-risk, dangerous; having the potential for very significant gains or losses. Origin |
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