Backgammon (see quot. 1680); hence allusively, esp. to take (have,etc.) at a why-not: i.e. at an advantage or in a dilemma.
| 单词 | θ128073 |
| 释义 | the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > state of uncertainty, suspense > keep in suspense [verb (transitive)] > place in a dilemma (2) to take (have, etc.) at a why-nota1612 Backgammon (see quot. 1680); hence allusively, esp. to take (have,etc.) at a why-not: i.e. at an advantage or in a dilemma. dilemma1656 transitive. To place in a dilemma; past participle= in a dilemma or ‘fix’. |
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