layoff betglossary / layoff bet A bet placed by a bookmaker to protect against excessive losses or to equalize the total amount placed on each side of the wager. See LAYOFF BETTOR. [Cases: Gaming 73.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Sheldon,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关零售和消费品领域的法律文件。