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
Yes, Dad.
好的, 爸爸。
Would you please open the door for me?
请你帮忙开个门好吗?
Even if one didn't know from concrete examples (the 1936 Olympic Games, for instance) that international sporting contests lead to orgies of hatred, one could deduce if from general principles.