bettor

/ˈbetə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbetər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbe-tər/ (ame, mw)

bettor — noun

1. someone who puts money on the result of a race, match, or similar event, often a

1.名詞C1
釋義

someone who puts money on the result of a race, match, or similar event, often as a regular habit.

例句

Faisal compared the odds before placing his bet on Saturday's football match.

bettor + place a bet on [event]

Shirin is a careful bettor who never risks more than twenty dollars.

collocation: careful bettor

同義詞
  • gambler

    broader term that can include casino games and other kinds of gambling

  • punter

    British informal; especially common for someone betting on racing or sports

  • wagerer

    formal and uncommon; often used in legal or technical writing

文法句型

a bettor on horse races or sports events

bettor + places a bet

用法筆記

Commonly used for people who bet on races or sports events. Gambler is broader and can also refer to someone who plays casino games.

常見錯誤

❌He is a better on horse races.
✅He is a bettor on horse races.
💡better is the comparative form of good; bettor is the noun for someone who places bets.