英语词汇“ace in the hole”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Noun (1) She won the match by scoring more than 30 aces. took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand Verb She aced her entrance exams. He aced his annual physical. He aced his opponent on the last point of the match.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Pitching opposite of Milwaukee Brewers co-ace Brandon Woodruff, Dunn likely knew runs would be at a premium.

The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2022 The feeling is mutual, according to Cleveland’s ace.

Joe Noga, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Rookie first baseman Joey Meyer led off the ninth against Red Sox ace Roger Clemens with a blast that just curled around the right-field foul pole to give Milwaukee a 3-2 win.

Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Another Badham ace put the Rams on the brink, the 24-17 lead seemed more than safe.

Randy Mcroberts, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Such an assignment would require an ace’s talent, but also a certain defiant streak, impervious to the stakes and the hostile crowd around them.

Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 The Razorbacks return virtually every key piece, with the exception of ace receiver Treylon Burks, on an offense that ranked 27th in the nation with 441.7 yards per game and led all Power 5 teams in rushing with 227.8 yards per game.

Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 When Costello’s voice remained steady and his musical aim was true, the show underscored the excellence and durability of his music, buoyed by the superb musicianship of keyboardist Steve Nieve and ace drummer Pete Thomas.

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 After New York’s frustrations reached the point of ace Gerrit Cole punching the dugout roof twice and Boone pounding a hand on the podium during a postgame news conference Saturday, the Yankees’ only qualms were with Toronto starter Alek Manoah.

Larry Fleisher, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022

Verb

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge got lost in the pitching duel between Angels starter Patrick Sandoval and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole.

Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Yankees ace Gerrit Cole twice banged on the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed as scuffling New York lost for the 15th time in 19 games, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Saturday.

Larry Fleisher, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, closer Clay Holmes, catcher Jose Trevino and left-hander Nestor Cortes were added to the AL roster for the All-Star Game on Sunday.

Jimmy Golen, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2022 Yankees ace pitcher Gerrit Cole has watched Holmes’ journey closely.

John Perrotto, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took a perfect game into the seventh inning and his offense blasted four home runs.

Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2022 From Sarah Valenzuela: After two games in the spotlight, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge got lost early in the pitching duel between Angels starter Patrick Sandoval and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on Wednesday in Anaheim.

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Domann earned a spot as a playmaking force from the start of camp, and the Colts swung a trade for Stuard on cutdown day that essentially replaced King, adding an experienced special teams ace in a spot left open by offseason departures.

The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Some of us launch into multi-item to-do lists, determined to ace the transformation in a weekend.

Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022

Adjective

An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed.

Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed.

Ted Anthony, chicagotribune.com, 20 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English as, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin ass-, ās "copper money piece (at first a pound, but progressively reduced to a half-ounce), pound unit of weight, unit," of uncertain origin

Note: The word ās has been compared within Latin to asser "wooden beam, pole, post" (generalized from a plural asserēs, from a singular *assis?) and assis, axis (by hypercorrection?) "plank, board," though any relationship is far from certain. A loanword from Etruscan?

Adjective (1)

derivative of ace entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (1)

1926, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

2008, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

2009, in the meaning defined above

单词	ace in the hole
释义	ace 1 of 7 noun (1) ˈās 1 a : a die face marked with one spot b : a playing card marked in its center with one pip c : a domino end marked with one spot 2 : a very small amount or degree : particle 3 : a point scored especially on a service (as in tennis or handball) that an opponent fails to touch 4 : a golf score of one stroke on a hole also : a hole made in one stroke 5 : a combat pilot who has brought down at least five enemy airplanes 6 a : a person who excels at something a computer ace b : the best pitcher on a baseball team the ace of the staff ace 2 of 7 verb aced; acing transitive verb 1 : to score an ace against (an opponent) 2 : to make (a hole in golf) in one stroke 3 : to gain a decisive advantage over : defeat —usually used with out 4 a : to earn a high grade on (something, such as an examination) especially : to get an A on b : to perform extremely well in he aced every subject ace 3 of 7 adjective (1) : of first or high rank or quality an ace mechanic ace 4 of 7 noun (2) plural aces : an asexual person (see asexual sense 3b) Like many other aces and aros, I grew up thinking I was broken. I was 19 before I heard the words "asexual" or "aromantic," before I found out that there were other people in the world like me. Mikayla Micomonaco ace 5 of 7 adjective (2) : asexual But ace individuals often still feel romantic attraction toward others, as well as a drive to cultivate intimate, loving relationships—just without an intrinsic interest in pursuing the sexual aspect. Taryn Deoilers Ace 6 of 7 trademark —used for a bandage with elastic properties ACE 7 of 7 abbreviation 1 American Council on Education 2 ˌā-(ˌ)sē-ˈē ˈās- angiotensin converting enzyme The ACE inhibitors are designer molecules developed specifically to attach to their target enzyme and prevent it from activating angiotensin. Virtually the only thing these drugs do in the body is to interact with ACE. However, ACE is not a very specific enzyme; it acts on hormones besides angiotensin. Harvard Medical Health Letter Phrases ace in the hole 1 : an ace dealt face down to a player (as in stud poker) and not exposed until the showdown 2 : an effective and decisive argument or resource held in reserve within an ace of : on the point of : very near to came within an ace of winning Synonyms Noun (1) adept artist authority cognoscente connoisseur crackerjack crackajack dab [chiefly British] dab hand [chiefly British] expert fiend geek guru hand hotshot maestro master maven mavin meister past master proficient scholar shark sharp virtuoso whiz wizard Adjective (1) accomplished adept compleat complete consummate crack crackerjack educated experienced expert good great master masterful masterly practiced practised professed proficient skilled skillful versed veteran virtuoso See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun (1) She won the match by scoring more than 30 aces. took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand Verb She aced her entrance exams. He aced his annual physical. He aced his opponent on the last point of the match. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Pitching opposite of Milwaukee Brewers co-ace Brandon Woodruff, Dunn likely knew runs would be at a premium. The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2022 The feeling is mutual, according to Cleveland’s ace. Joe Noga, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Rookie first baseman Joey Meyer led off the ninth against Red Sox ace Roger Clemens with a blast that just curled around the right-field foul pole to give Milwaukee a 3-2 win. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Another Badham ace put the Rams on the brink, the 24-17 lead seemed more than safe. Randy Mcroberts, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Such an assignment would require an ace’s talent, but also a certain defiant streak, impervious to the stakes and the hostile crowd around them. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 The Razorbacks return virtually every key piece, with the exception of ace receiver Treylon Burks, on an offense that ranked 27th in the nation with 441.7 yards per game and led all Power 5 teams in rushing with 227.8 yards per game. Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 When Costello’s voice remained steady and his musical aim was true, the show underscored the excellence and durability of his music, buoyed by the superb musicianship of keyboardist Steve Nieve and ace drummer Pete Thomas. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 After New York’s frustrations reached the point of ace Gerrit Cole punching the dugout roof twice and Boone pounding a hand on the podium during a postgame news conference Saturday, the Yankees’ only qualms were with Toronto starter Alek Manoah. Larry Fleisher, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022 Verb Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge got lost in the pitching duel between Angels starter Patrick Sandoval and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Yankees ace Gerrit Cole twice banged on the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed as scuffling New York lost for the 15th time in 19 games, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Saturday. Larry Fleisher, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, closer Clay Holmes, catcher Jose Trevino and left-hander Nestor Cortes were added to the AL roster for the All-Star Game on Sunday. Jimmy Golen, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2022 Yankees ace pitcher Gerrit Cole has watched Holmes’ journey closely. John Perrotto, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took a perfect game into the seventh inning and his offense blasted four home runs. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2022 From Sarah Valenzuela: After two games in the spotlight, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge got lost early in the pitching duel between Angels starter Patrick Sandoval and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on Wednesday in Anaheim. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Domann earned a spot as a playmaking force from the start of camp, and the Colts swung a trade for Stuard on cutdown day that essentially replaced King, adding an experienced special teams ace in a spot left open by offseason departures. The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Some of us launch into multi-item to-do lists, determined to ace the transformation in a weekend. Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 Adjective An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, chicagotribune.com, 20 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English as, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin ass-, ās "copper money piece (at first a pound, but progressively reduced to a half-ounce), pound unit of weight, unit," of uncertain origin Note: The word ās has been compared within Latin to asser "wooden beam, pole, post" (generalized from a plural asserēs, from a singular assis?) and assis, axis* (by hypercorrection?) "plank, board," though any relationship is far from certain. A loanword from Etruscan? Adjective (1) derivative of ace entry 1 First Known Use Noun (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective (1) 1926, in the meaning defined above Noun (2) 2008, in the meaning defined above Adjective (2) 2009, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing ace an ace up one's sleeve ace in the hole within an ace of an ace up one's sleeve ace in the hole within an ace of Kids Definition ace 1 of 2 noun ˈās 1 : a playing card with one figure in its center 2 : expert entry 2 a flying ace ace 2 of 2 adjective : of the very best kind an ace reporter Medical Definition Ace 1 of 2 trademark ˈās —used for a bandage with elastic properties ACE 2 of 2 abbreviation angiotensin converting enzyme ace in the hole phrase as in factor something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming The security camera footage was the ace in the hole for winning the case. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance factor coup de grâce clincher coup de grace topper crusher capper determinant deathblow knockout confutation
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