gambit
n
1 opening move(s) in chess in which a player sacrifices a piece in order to win an advantage later (国际象棋的)开局让棋法.
2 (fig 比喻) opening move in any situation that is calculated to win an advantage 为获得优势采取的第一步行动
His opening gambit at the debate was a direct attack on Government policy. 他在辩论中的策略是先直接抨击政府的政策.
🗣️ 情景例句
Garbage and chemical waste are destroying our water.
垃圾和化学废物正在破坏我们的水资源。
He tries to button his own shirt,but he can't do it.
他试着扣好他的自己的衬衫,但是他不能做到。
We'll have to cancel if we don't get that order soon.