| 单词 | value calling |
| 释义 | > as lemmasvalue calling value calling n. (a) Bridge a system of estimating bids which takes into account the scoring values of the suits; (b) Poker calling rather than raising a bet from another player when holding a strong hand, in order to maximise potential winnings by keeping other players in the hand as long as possible. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > entertainment > pastimes > game > card game > bridge > [noun] > actions or tactics > call > bidding > systems of bidding majority calling1927 value calling1927 Culbertson1929 Blackwood convention1937 Acol system1938 McKenney convention1939 Stayman1952 Nottingham1954 Blackwood1958 1927 Daily Express 8 Nov. 1/5 We do not consider that there is any general desire for the adoption of majority calling in place of value calling. 1931 Times 19 Sept. 15/3 I have never seen or heard a really sound or logical defence of value calling. 2006 V. H. Royer Powerful Profits from Tournament Poker iv. 186 Doing so will make value calling more profitable. < as lemmas |
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