stake

The glossary explains that the stake is the sum a bettor commits before any odds are applied.词汇表解释说，投注本金是投注者在任何赔率应用之前所投入的金额。

Responsible-gambling guides advise treating the stake as money one can comfortably afford to lose.负责任博彩指南建议将投注本金视为自己能够舒适承受损失的金额。