ante
ante
an∙te¹ / ˈæntɪ ; ˈænti /
◙noun
1. up / raise the ante, to increase your demands or try to get more things from a situation, even though this involves more risks
• 提高要求，增加筹码:
»They've upped the ante by making a $120 million bid to buy the company.
他们增加筹码，出价 1.2 亿美元收购该公司。
--› see PENNY ANTE
ante²
◙verb
»ante up (sth)phr v
1. to pay an amount of money in order to be able to do or be involved in something
• 支付:
»Small firms that want to expand must ante up large legal fees.
小公司想要扩展就必须支付一大笔律师费。
