| 释义 | phrase [verb-link PHRASE, PHRASE after verb]See full dictionary entry for  aceSomething that is an ace in the hole is an advantage which you have over an opponent or rival, and which you can use if necessary.  Our superior technology is our ace in the hole. Synonyms: advantage, benefit, edge, asset More Synonyms of ace in the holeace in the hole in American English  US  1.  Poker  an ace dealt and kept face down until the deal is over 2.  Slang  any advantage held in reserve until neededRitter and Greer had similar orders, though they also had an ace in the hole.Examples of 'ace in the hole' in a sentenceace in the holeSee  aceOur superior technology is our ace in the hole. Synonyms upper hand pre-eminence ace up your sleeveAdditional synonymsDefinition a thing or person that is valuable or useful Her leadership qualities were a great asset to the party.Synonyms benefit,  help,  service,  aid,  advantage,  strength,  resource,  attraction,  blessing,  boon,  good point,  strong point,  ace in the hole,  feather in your cap,  ace up your sleeveDefinition a payment made by an institution or government to a person who is ill, unemployed, etc. I'm a great believer in the benefits of this form of therapy.Synonyms good,  use,  help,  profit,  gain,  advantage,  favour,  reward,  utility,  merit,  boon,  mileage (informal), availthe blessings of prosperity Synonyms benefit,  help,  service,  profit,  gain,  advantage,  favour,  gift,  windfall,  kindness,  boon,  good fortune,  bounty,  godsend,  manna from heavenNearby words oface in the holeaccustomaccustomedaceace in the holeacerbicacerbityache
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