| 释义 |
unˈblock, v.
[un-2 3.]
1. trans. To free from an obstruction; to open up, to clear. Also fig.
1611Cotgr., Desblouquer, to vnblocke, or open the (blockt⁓vp) passages of. 1656Baxter Reformed Pastor 193 Our credit may do much to remove prejudice, and to unblock the entrance into mens minds. 1969H. Perkin Key Profession v. 186 Even that..did not unblock the channels of advance. 1974J. Mann Sticking Place ii. 30 She did not want to un-block drains or carry the dustbins.
2. Cards. To give free scope to (a partner's suit) by playing an unnecessarily high card. Also absol.
1885‘Cavendish’ Whist Developments Pref. p. x, The cases where the leader's partner, when he does not head the trick, should play to unblock by retaining his lowest card (playing a higher one). 1899C. J. Melrose Solo Whist 12 This principle is known in whist as ‘unblocking’ partner's suit.
Hence unˈblocking vbl. n.
1885‘Cavendish’ Whist Developments Pref. p. x, Hitherto it has been left to the ingenuity of individuals..to decide when and how the unblocking should be done. |