<非正式>(very likely)极有可能…
It is a safe bet that the current owners will not sell.现在的业主极有可能不会出售。
3.<非正式>(opinion)观点；看法
That's my bet.我是这么看的。
4.<非正式>(choice)选择
Your best bet is to choose a guest house.你最好的选择就是找一家宾馆。
Textiles are a good bet for a country bent on industrialization.对于决心要进行工业化的国家来说, 发展纺织业是切实可行的选择。
5.to hedge your bets
(play safe)两面下注以防损失；做两手准备
NASA is hedging its bets and adopting both strategies.美国国家航空航天局做了两手准备, 两套策略双管齐下。
【金融】(financially)分散投资以规避风险
I thought I should hedge my bets by investing in a diversity of pension funds.我曾认为我应该通过投资多个养老基金来规避风险。
6.want a bet?<非正式>(implying disbelief)你敢打赌吗？
Money can't buy happiness.—Want a bet?金钱买不来幸福。——你敢打赌吗？