gaming

gaming — noun

1. the hobby or pastime of playing electronic games on a computer, game console, or

1.名詞B1
釋義

the hobby or pastime of playing electronic games on a computer, game console, or mobile phone

例句

Hoa spends most evenings gaming on her console after finishing her homework.

gaming on a console — typical prepositional pattern

The gaming industry in Taiwan has grown quickly, with many new companies opening every year.

gaming industry — common compound noun

同義詞
  • playing video games

    more descriptive and explicit; useful when avoiding ambiguity

  • e-sports

    refers specifically to competitive, professional video gaming, not casual play

文法句型

used as an uncountable noun

用法筆記

This is the dominant meaning of 'gaming' in modern everyday conversation. It covers all forms of electronic entertainment, from single-player story games to online multiplayer competitions.

常見錯誤

❌Gaming is bad for children.' (too vague)
✅Spending too many hours gaming can affect children's sleep.
💡specify the problem rather than saying the activity itself is bad.

2. the activity of betting money on games of chance like cards, roulette, or slot m

2.名詞B2
釋義

the activity of betting money on games of chance like cards, roulette, or slot machines, most often in a casino

例句

The government introduced new rules to control online gaming and protect players from huge losses.

online gaming — common compound noun in gambling context

Joon lost his savings through gaming at a casino and later regretted it deeply.

同義詞
  • gambling

    more direct and common in everyday speech; 'gaming' is softer and more formal

  • betting

    focuses on the act of placing wagers rather than the overall activity

反義詞
  • saving

    keeping money instead of risking it

文法句型

used as an uncountable noun

用法筆記

This meaning of 'gaming' is often used as a formal or legal euphemism for 'gambling', particularly in official documents and news reports.

常見錯誤

❌I enjoy gaming with my friends every weekend.' (unclear which sense)
✅I enjoy gambling with my friends every weekend.
💡without context, 'gaming' can be ambiguous; use 'gambling' for casino betting.