roulette
gb/ɹulˈɛt/ us/ɹulˈɛt/
B2
Englisch
~ 5700
rulett, rulettkerék, lutri, szerencsejáték, recézőkerék, jelölőkerék, másolókerék
NOMEN
B2
1
rulett
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
to play roulette
They spent the evening playing roulette at the casino.
Egész este ruletteztek a kaszinóban.
She put all her chips on red at the roulette table.
Az összes zsetonját a pirosra tette a rulettasztalnál.
Roulette is one of the most popular games in Las Vegas.
He watched the ball bounce around the roulette wheel before landing on 23 black.
Online roulette has become very popular in recent years.
Beispiele für Lernende
We played roulette on our vacation in Las Vegas.
A Las Vegas-i nyaralásunk alatt ruletteztünk.
In roulette, you can bet on red or black.
A rulettben lehet a pirosra vagy a feketére fogadni.
He lost all his money at the roulette table.
She learned how to play roulette from a friend.
Roulette is a game of luck, not skill.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse "roulette" with other casino games like poker or blackjack. Remember that roulette is specifically the game with a spinning numbered wheel and a small ball.
Bedeutung
casino game with wheel and ball
Wortverbindungen
play roulette
|game of roulette
|roulette wheel
|roulette table
|spin the roulette wheel
Synonyme
casino game (A more general term; it does not specify which game, while "roulette" is the specific wheel-and-ball game.)
Antonyme
certainty (Roulette is a game of chance with uncertain results, while "certainty" means something sure and not left to chance.)
Themen
games
|entertainment
|money
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A gambling game in a casino where a small ball is spun on a wheel with numbers, and people bet money on which number or color will win.
A gambling game in which players bet on numbers, colors, or groups on a table while a small ball is spun around a numbered wheel to determine the winning outcome.
NOMEN
C1
2
rulettkerék
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
to spin the roulette wheel
The dealer spun the roulette before taking the players' bets.
A krupié megpörgette a rulettkereket, mielőtt felvette a játékosok tétjeit.
A spotlight shone directly on the roulette, making it the center of attention.
Egy reflektor közvetlenül a rulettkerékre irányult, így az került a figyelem középpontjába.
The casino had a custom-made roulette with gold numbers.
He watched the ball race around the roulette and slowly lose speed.
They replaced the old roulette after it became worn and unbalanced.
Beispiele für Lernende
The ball spins on the roulette during the game.
A játék során a golyó a rulettkeréken pörög.
The casino bought a new roulette for the main room.
A kaszinó új rulettkereket vett a nagyterembe.
The roulette is next to the betting table.
He likes to watch the roulette spin.
The roulette must be fair for the game to be fair.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may think "roulette" always refers to the game itself. In casino contexts, it can also specifically mean the wheel device, especially when talking about its design or movement.
Bedeutung
the physical roulette wheel
Wortverbindungen
roulette wheel
|spin the roulette wheel
|the ball on the roulette wheel
|design of the roulette wheel
Synonyme
wheel (A general term for a circular rotating object; "roulette" here is specifically the numbered gambling wheel.)
Antonyme
table layout (In a casino, the roulette wheel is the spinning device, while the table layout is the flat betting area; they are contrasting parts of the game equipment.)
Themen
games
|entertainment
|objects
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The round, numbered wheel in the game of roulette that the ball spins on to decide which number wins.
The spinning, circular, numbered wheel with a track for a small ball that is used to determine the outcome in the game of roulette.
NOMEN
C1
3
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is (a) roulette
For many gig workers, getting enough shifts each week is financial roulette.
Sok alkalmi munkavállaló számára kész pénzügyi lutri, hogy hétről hétre jut-e elég műszak.
Relying on untested medicine is a form of medical roulette.
A nem tesztelt gyógyszerre hagyatkozni az orvosi rulett egyik formája.
Without proper safety checks, air travel would turn into a deadly roulette.
Dating apps can feel like emotional roulette for some people.
Investing all your savings in one startup is economic roulette.
Beispiele für Lernende
Finding a good job can feel like roulette these days.
Manapság jó állást találni sokszor lutrinak tűnhet.
Driving without a seat belt is like roulette with your life.
Biztonsági öv nélkül vezetni olyan, mint rulettet játszani az életeddel.
Using that old machine is a kind of safety roulette.
For poor families, every month is financial roulette.
Choosing a doctor without checking their history is health roulette.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may try to use this meaning in very formal writing where it can sound too dramatic or informal. It is best used in speech, journalism, or expressive writing when you want to stress risk and chance.
Bedeutung
risky situation decided by chance
Wortverbindungen
feel like roulette
|a real roulette
|political roulette
|environmental roulette
|medical roulette
Synonyme
gamble (Also suggests risk and uncertainty, but "gamble" is more general; "roulette" strongly suggests high randomness and lack of control.)
Antonyme
safe bet (A "safe bet" is something very likely to succeed, while "roulette" describes a highly uncertain, risky situation.)
Themen
risk
|life
|metaphor
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A situation where the result is very uncertain and can be risky, like a game of roulette where you cannot control what happens.
A process or situation in which the result depends heavily on chance and involves a significant element of risk or unpredictability, likened to the gambling game of roulette.
NOMEN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Verwendungsmuster:
to use a roulette on [a surface]
The engraver used a roulette to create a textured background on the metal plate.
A vésnök recézőkerékkel alakított ki szemcsés hátteret a fémlemezen.
In sewing, a tracing roulette can transfer pattern lines onto fabric.
Varrásnál a másolókerékkel át lehet vinni a szabásminta vonalait az anyagra.
The dentist picked up a small roulette to roughen the surface of the filling.
Different roulettes produce different decorative effects on the print.
The artist switched to a finer roulette for more delicate shading.
Beispiele für Lernende
The artist used a roulette to make many small dots.
A művész recézőkerékkel sok apró pontot készített.
She rolled the roulette over the metal to make a pattern.
Végiggörgette a recézőkereket a fémen, hogy mintát készítsen.
The sewing teacher showed us how to use a roulette on the cloth.
This roulette makes deep marks on the surface.
You can change the wheel on the roulette to get another pattern.
Häufiger Fehler:
Most learners are not familiar with this technical sense and may wrongly assume it always refers to the casino game. Context about tools, engraving, or sewing usually signals this meaning.
Bedeutung
toothed wheel used to mark surfaces
Wortverbindungen
engraving roulette
|dental roulette
|sewing roulette
|pattern roulette
Synonyme
tracing wheel (A specific type of roulette used in sewing; not all roulettes are tracing wheels, but they are closely related tools.)
Antonyme
smooth roller (A smooth roller presses without making distinct marks, while a roulette is designed to create repeated marks or holes.)
Themen
tools
|art
|crafts
|work
Definition
A small tool with a little wheel with teeth or a pattern that you roll over a surface to make many small marks or holes, used in some kinds of work like art or sewing.
A small handheld tool consisting of a toothed or patterned wheel that is rolled over a surface to create a series of small marks, holes, or lines, used in fields such as engraving, sewing, or dentistry.
Grammatik
Grundform
roulette
IPA
GB/ɹulˈɛt/
US/ɹulˈɛt/
Silben & Betonung
roul - ette (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ette)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: roulette
- Plural: roulette
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
credit card roulette
1/kɹˈɛdɪt kˈɑɹd ɹulˈɛt/
fixed phrase
informal
randomly choose who pays the bill
A game where people at a meal put their credit cards together, one card is chosen at random, and that person pays the whole bill.
Beispiele
- At the end of dinner they played credit card roulette to see who would pay.
- He suggested credit card roulette, and everyone nervously handed over their cards.
- If you’re on a tight budget, don’t agree to credit card roulette at expensive restaurants.
play Russian roulette
1/plˈeɪ ɹˈʌʃən ɹulˈɛt/
idiom
take an extremely dangerous risk
To do something that is very, very risky, where something terrible could happen, as if you were playing the deadly gun game Russian roulette.
Beispiele
- Ignoring these safety warnings is like playing Russian roulette with your life.
- You’re playing Russian roulette with your career if you lie on your résumé.
- Driving home drunk is basically playing Russian roulette on the road.
roulette table
1/ɹulˈɛt tˈeɪbəl/
fixed phrase
casino table for roulette game
The special table in a casino where the roulette wheel and the betting area are, and where people play roulette.
Beispiele
- Crowds gathered around the roulette table as someone placed a huge bet.
- She spent most of the night standing at the roulette table, watching the action.
- The casino has three roulette tables in the main gaming area.
roulette wheel
1/ɹulˈɛt wˈil/
fixed phrase
spinning numbered wheel in roulette
The round, numbered wheel used in the casino game roulette, where the ball spins and lands in a pocket to show the winning number or color.
Beispiele
- The croupier spun the roulette wheel and called for final bets.
- The new casino installed a custom-designed roulette wheel in the main hall.
- He watched the ball slow down and drop into a pocket on the roulette wheel.
Russian roulette
1/ɹˈʌʃən ɹulˈɛt/
fixed phrase
deadly chance game with a gun
A very dangerous game where there is one bullet in a gun, the cylinder is turned so you do not know where the bullet is, and someone pulls the trigger while the gun points at a person’s head.
Beispiele
- The movie opens with a shocking scene of soldiers forced to play Russian roulette.
- Russian roulette is often used in films to show extreme desperation.
- No responsible person would ever agree to play Russian roulette in real life.