体育美语-013 Betting on Horse Racing

P: Hey, Yang Chen, Can I borrow a few bucks¹?
Y: Borrow money? 当然没问题。But why?

P: I put all my money down on the horse race, but the horse I bet on didn't win.

Y: Betting on horse racing², 赌马? Hey, young man, you really shouldn't gamble.

P: You sound like my mother. Well, I usually don't bet on horse racing; but this time I figured if I made a bet on this horse, I'd have a very good shot at making some money, Yang Chen.

Y: 你为什么觉得自己have a very good shot赢钱的机率很大？

P: The horse I bet on has won two races, so I thought it would be a safe bet. I don't want to lose my money.

Y: A safe bet, 保险的赌注？ Hahaha, 真好笑。If you gamble, you have to take chances. 敢于冒险。

P: I guess so.

Y: 你看我, I placed my money on the dark horse. 那匹本来不被人看好的黑马，结果我赢了一大笔。

P: Oh - wait a minute, you bet on horse racing too? I thought you were against any form of betting or gambling³.

Y: 小声点。小心别人听见。

P: OK. I will tell people you didn't bet on horse racing.

And may I ask how much did you win?

Y: Two thousand dollars.

P: That's exactly how much I lost.

Y: 真的？看来得分给你一半儿才公平。Here is half.

P: That's very kind of you. Are you sure you want to share the money with me?

Y: You bet.

P: Don't even mention the word "bet". I'm done with betting!!!

I'm going to the library now to study for my exam.....

Y: Hey, Patrick, 下星期还有赛马。 Let's bet on it.

P: You scare me, Yang Chen, I think you are turning into a gambler.
 

1 bucks   

n.雄鹿( buck的名词复数 )；钱；（英国十九世纪初的）花花公子；（用于某些表达方式）责任v.（马等）猛然弓背跃起( buck的第三人称单数 )；抵制；猛然震荡；马等尥起后蹄跳跃

参考例句：

• They cost ten bucks. 这些值十元钱。
• They are hunting for bucks. 他们正在猎雄兔。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 racing   

n.竞赛，赛马；adj.竞赛用的，赛马用的

参考例句：

• I was watching the racing on television last night.昨晚我在电视上看赛马。
• The two racing drivers fenced for a chance to gain the lead.两个赛车手伺机竞相领先。

3 gambling   

n.赌博；投机

参考例句：

• They have won a lot of money through gambling.他们赌博赢了很多钱。
• The men have been gambling away all night.那些人赌了整整一夜。