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赌博
dǔ bó
Meaning
- to gamble
Definition
以金钱或财物为赌注，通过博取输赢来决定得失的行为。
The act of staking money or valuables on an outcome involving chance, with the aim of winning more.
Usage
通常作名词或动词，指参与赌博的行为，常含贬义。
Usually used as a noun or verb, referring to the act of gambling, often with negative connotations.
Examples
- 1 他沉迷于赌博，输掉了所有积蓄。 (He is addicted to gambling and lost all his savings.)
- 2 赌博是一种违法行为，我们应该远离。 (Gambling is an illegal activity, we should stay away from it.)
- 3 这家赌场因非法赌博被查封。 (This casino was shut down for illegal gambling.)
- 4 赌博的危害很大，会导致家庭破碎。 (Gambling is very harmful and can break up families.)
- 5 他因为赌博欠下巨债。 (He incurred huge debts because of gambling.)
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