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
Vote for Ellen Stewart. She cares.
投Ellen Stewart一票。她关心。"
What brings you to Beijing?
什么风把你吹到北京来的?
Both planes were going to take off on July 25th, but Latham failed to get up early enough,