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单词 strong suit
释义

strong suit

noun

1
: something in which one excels : forte
details of legislation have never been my strong suit Tip O'Neill
2
: a long suit containing high cards

Synonyms

  • forte
  • long suit
  • métier
  • metier
  • speciality
  • specialty
  • thing
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Example Sentences

languages are definitely the diplomat's strong suit
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Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 2

strong suit

noun

as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent languages are definitely the diplomat's strong suit

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • specialty
  • speciality
  • thing
  • domain
  • long suit
  • gift
  • talent
  • department
  • business
  • area
  • forte
  • vocation
  • tendency
  • field
  • discipline
  • province
  • element
  • circle
  • aptitude
  • genius
  • metier
  • métier
  • arena
  • sphere
  • realm
  • precinct
  • terrain
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  • bent
  • faculty
  • line
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  • flair
  • knack
  • fief
  • bailiwick
  • racket
  • fiefdom
  • leaning
  • penchant
  • predisposition
  • propensity
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  • demesne
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