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
I know Rita Mae called.
我知道Rita Mae打电话给你了。
One man may steal a horse while another may not look over a hedge.
只许州官放火,不许百姓点灯。
The seeds must be carefully chosen; they must fall on good ground;