Level 6 · word 17,025 of 20,000

parlay

/ˈpɑːrˌleɪ/ American
  • v. 利用, 使增值
  • n. 连本带利的赌注
Definition
  • v. to use something successfully to gain a greater advantage
  • n. a bet in which winnings are reinvested to win more
Example
He hopes to parlay his small savings into a bigger business.
他希望把自己的一点积蓄发展成一份更大的生意。