high-stakes
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˌhaɪˈsteɪks/ us/ˌhaɪˈsteɪks/
下大赌注的
involving the possible loss of a large amount of money
a high-stakes poker game 赌注巨大的扑克牌局
高风险的
involving serious risks if there is no success
a high-stakes negotiation 风险极高的谈判
education specialized意义重大的
A high-stakes test is one that is very important for the person who takes it.