A gamble is a risky action or decision that you take in the hope of gaining money, success, or an advantage over other people. 冒险
verb [vt. 及物动词] 冒险假设;赌博;冒险,投机
Few firms will be willing to gamble on new products. 很少有公司愿意在新产品上冒险。
noun [抽象名词] 冒险,赌博
Yesterday, he named his cabinet and took a big gamble in the process. 昨天他冒了很大的风险任命了他的内阁。