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casinos

UK /kəˈsiːnəʊz/US /kəˈsiːnoʊz/

词源

源自意大利语 'casino'(原意为“小房子”),后引申为娱乐场所,19世纪进入英语专指赌场。

noun

❶ 赌场,指专门提供赌博游戏和娱乐设施的场所,通常设有老虎机、扑克桌等设施,常见于旅游度假区或特定合法区域。

“Las Vegas is famous for its luxurious casinos.”

(拉斯维加斯以其豪华赌场闻名。)

“Many tourists visit Macau to experience its world-class casinos.”

(许多游客到澳门体验其世界级的赌场。)

同义词:gambling house, gaming hall, betting parlor

常见短语

casino resort — 赌场度假村,指结合赌场与酒店、餐饮等设施的综合性娱乐场所,常见于旅游胜地。

“They stayed at a casino resort during their vacation in Monaco.”

(他们在摩纳哥度假时住在一家赌场度假村。)