| 单词 | from strength |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfrom strength m. from strength: (a) Cards (in bridge, whist, and similar games) from a suit of which a player holds many or valuable cards; with or while holding a strong hand; (b) gen. from a strong, secure, or advantageous position. ΚΠ 1862 ‘Cavendish’ Princ. Whist i. 19 By observing the card led by either adversary, you can tell whether he has led from strength or weakness. 1906 A. B. Shelby Bridge Abridged vii. 61 Though at times..they [sc. spades] are declared from strength, more often than not they represent weakness. 1944 Morning Herald (Hagerstown, Maryland) 5 May 12/2 The United Nations are at last beginning to lead from strength. 1980 S. King Firestarter (1981) xviii. 177 You want to show them that you mean business. It's like poker, Charlie. If you ain't dealin from strength..why, you just ain't dealin. 2008 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gaz. 23 May 4/2 Back in 2003, when the United States was operating from strength.., senior officials in Tehran put out feelers for negotiations. < as lemmas |
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