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
Good. Then you'll be here about five?
很好。那么 大约在五点左右来。
Do you mind my smoking?
你介意我抽烟吗?
I said I would be at your house at six o'clock, but the boss want me to do some extra work.