gambit
gb/ɡˈæmbɪt/ us/ɡˈæmbɪt/
C1
Engelsk
nyitó húzás, gambit, nyitás, nyitó ajánlat, nyitó követelés
SUBSTANTIV
C1
1
nyitó húzás
B2
Bruksmønster:
[someone's] gambit; a gambit to [do something]
The company’s gambit of lowering prices first forced its competitors to respond.
A cég azzal a nyitó húzással, hogy elsőként csökkentette az árakat, reagálásra kényszerítette a versenytársait.
Her gambit was to praise his work before asking for extra time.
Az ő nyitó húzása az volt, hogy megdicsérte a munkáját, mielőtt több időt kért.
The senator’s gambit backfired when voters saw it as a stunt.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He tried a gambit to win the deal.
Egy nyitó húzással próbálta megszerezni az üzletet.
It was a risky gambit, but it worked.
Kockázatos nyitó húzás volt, de bevált.
Vanlig feil:
Often confused with gamut (range) because the words look similar.
Betydning
risky plan to gain advantage
Ordkombinasjoner
a bold gambit
|a risky gambit
|a clever gambit
|a political gambit
|a marketing gambit
|a legal gambit
|a strategic gambit
|a last-ditch gambit
|a calculated gambit
|a publicity gambit
Synonymer
ploy (often suggests a clever or slightly manipulative tactic.)
|
tactic (more general and neutral; may not imply risk.)
|
maneuver (suggests skillful positioning or indirect action.)
Antonymer
safe play (emphasizes avoiding risk rather than seeking advantage through it.)
Temaer
business
|politics
|communication
|strategy
Definisjon
A planned first action that tries to give you an advantage, often with some risk.
A carefully planned action or statement, especially at the beginning of a situation, intended to gain an advantage, often by taking a risk or making a sacrifice.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
TECHNICAL
2
gambit
C1
Bruksmønster:
play a gambit; accept/decline a gambit
He surprised his opponent by choosing a gambit and sacrificing a pawn on move two.
Azzal lepte meg az ellenfelét, hogy egy gambitot választott, és már a második lépésben feláldozott egy gyalogot.
The coach advised her to decline the gambit and play a quieter position.
Az edző azt tanácsolta neki, hogy ne fogadja el a gambitot, és játsszon nyugodtabb állást.
Some gambits lead to strong attacks if the opponent is unprepared.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
In chess, she played a gambit.
Sakkban gambitot játszott.
He gave up a pawn in a gambit.
Feláldozott egy gyalogot egy gambit részeként.
Vanlig feil:
In chess, gambit refers to offering material early; it is not just any opening.
Betydning
chess opening with pawn sacrifice
Ordkombinasjoner
Queen's Gambit
|King's Gambit
|play a gambit
|a sharp gambit
|a sound gambit
|a dubious gambit
|accept the gambit
|decline the gambit
|a gambit line
|a gambit variation
Synonymer
pawn sacrifice (describes the key idea directly; not limited to openings.)
Antonymer
solid opening (emphasizes safety and minimal risk rather than sacrifice.)
Temaer
games
|chess
Definisjon
In chess, an opening where you give up a pawn to get an advantage.
In chess, an opening in which a player offers a pawn (or sometimes another piece) to be taken in order to gain a positional advantage, faster development, or attacking chances.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
3
nyitás
B2
Bruksmønster:
a gambit to [start/shift a conversation]
His usual gambit at networking events is to ask where people grew up.
Kapcsolatépítő rendezvényeken a szokásos nyitása az, hogy megkérdezi, ki hol nőtt fel.
She used a joke as a gambit to lighten the mood before the meeting.
Egy viccet használt nyitásként, hogy oldja a hangulatot a megbeszélés előtt.
As a gambit, he complimented her presentation and then raised his concerns.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
My gambit was to say hello and smile.
Az én nyitásom az volt, hogy köszöntem és mosolyogtam.
Vanlig feil:
Not every first sentence is a gambit; the word usually implies a purpose (to lead the talk somewhere).
Betydning
opening remark to start talking
Ordkombinasjoner
an opening gambit
|a conversational gambit
|a standard gambit
|a tried-and-tested gambit
|a charming gambit
|a flirtatious gambit
|a classic gambit
|a familiar gambit
Synonymer
icebreaker (focuses on reducing awkwardness rather than gaining advantage.)
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opener (informal and broader; less strategic.)
Antonymer
silence (the absence of an opening remark or attempt to begin.)
Temaer
communication
|daily_life
Definisjon
The first thing you say to begin a conversation.
An opening remark or question used to start a conversation or steer it in a particular direction.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
BUSINESS
4
Bruksmønster:
[someone's] opening gambit; a gambit of [amount/terms]
Their opening gambit was a 20% discount if we signed that week.
A nyitó ajánlatuk 20%-os kedvezmény volt, ha még azon a héten aláírunk.
His gambit in the salary talk was to ask for more than he expected to get.
A bértárgyaláson az volt a nyitó követelése, hogy annál több fizetést kért, mint amennyire számított.
The landlord rejected her gambit and proposed a smaller rent reduction.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
My gambit was to offer a lower price first.
Az én nyitó ajánlatom az volt, hogy először alacsonyabb árat ajánlottam.
Vanlig feil:
A gambit is an opening move; it is not the final agreement or the final price.
Betydning
first offer in negotiation
Ordkombinasjoner
an opening gambit
|a negotiating gambit
|a bargaining gambit
|a salary gambit
|a price gambit
|a bold opening gambit
|a low gambit
|a high gambit
Synonymer
opening offer (neutral and straightforward; does not suggest strategy or risk.)
|
starting bid (common in auctions and price negotiations.)
Antonymer
final offer (the last position rather than the opening move.)
Temaer
business
|law
|money
|negotiation
Definisjon
A first offer in a negotiation, often made to get an advantage.
An initial offer or demand in a negotiation, often made to set the terms or gain leverage.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
gambit
IPA
GB/ɡˈæmbɪt/
US/ɡˈæmbɪt/
Stavelser og trykk
gam - bit (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (gam)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: gambit
- Plural: gambits
Ordfamilie
Uttrykk
gambit accepted
1/ɡˈæmbɪt æksˈɛptɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
opponent takes offered pawn
In chess, the other player takes the pawn you offered.
Eksempler
- They played the Queen's Gambit Accepted and reached a very open position.
- In the game score, the opening is listed as ‘Gambit Accepted’.
- He avoided the accepted line because he preferred quieter structures.
gambit declined
1/ɡˈæmbɪt dɪklˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
technical
opponent refuses offered pawn
In chess, the other player does not take the pawn you offered.
Eksempler
- He steered into the Queen's Gambit Declined to keep a solid center.
- The book compares the gambit declined lines with the accepted ones.
- After the gambit was declined, White switched to a slower plan.
king's gambit
1/kˈɪŋz ɡˈæmbɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
aggressive chess opening with f-pawn
A chess opening: 1 e4 e5 2 f4, offering a pawn.
Eksempler
- He chose the King's Gambit to create an attacking game.
- The King's Gambit can lead to very sharp positions.
- Her opponent was ready and neutralized the King's Gambit quickly.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- They played the King's Gambit.
opening gambit
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ ɡˈæmbɪt/
idiom
first move in a strategy
The first thing you do or say to start and influence a situation.
Eksempler
- Her opening gambit was to offer free delivery for a month.
- As an opening gambit, he asked everyone to share one concern.
- Their opening gambit in the talks was a demand for a longer contract.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- His opening gambit was a joke.
opening gambit
1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ ɡˈæmbɪt/
idiom
formal
Strategic first move
a first move made to get an advantage
Eksempler
- His friendly joke was an opening gambit in a difficult negotiation.
- The low offer was clearly an opening gambit.
- As an opening gambit, she suggested a small trial project.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- His first offer was an opening gambit.
- The joke was her opening gambit.
- It was only an opening gambit.
queen's gambit
1/kwˈinz ɡˈæmbɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
chess opening with c-pawn offer
A well-known chess opening: 1 d4 d5 2 c4.
Eksempler
- She plays the Queen's Gambit almost every time she has White.
- They analyzed several Queen's Gambit lines after the tournament.
- Black responded to the Queen's Gambit with the Slav Defense.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- He studied the Queen's Gambit.