英语词汇“dice”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

dice n.pl., sing. die, v., diced, dic•ing.
n.

Games small cubes, marked on each side with one to six spots, used in games or gambling:[plural]We rolled the dice and I had a ten.
Games any of various games, esp. gambling games, played by shaking and throwing such cubes:[uncountable]a game of dice.

v. [~ + object]

to cut into small cubes:Dice the vegetables.

Idioms

Idioms no dice:

of no use;
ineffective:We tried to reach you, but it was no dice.
(used to answer "no'' to a request):"Could you lend me $500?'' —"Sorry, no dice!''

dice n.pl., sing. die, v., diced, dic•ing.
n.

Gamessmall cubes of plastic, ivory, bone, or wood, marked on each side with one to six spots, usually used in pairs in games of chance or in gambling.
GamesSee poker dice.
Gamesany of various games, esp. gambling games, played by shaking and throwing from two to six dice or poker dice onto a flat surface. Cf. craps.
any small cubes.
Sport[Auto Racing.]a jockeying for lead position between two or more drivers in which tactics are used to pass or keep from being passed.
Idioms no dice, [Informal.]of no use or help;
ineffective.

v.t.

to cut into small cubes.
to decorate with cubelike figures.
Gamesto lose by gambling with dice (often fol. by away).

v.i.

to play at dice.
Gamesto cause or bring about by gambling with dice.
Sport[Auto Racing.]to duel with another car or cars in a dice.

Old French de(i)z, dés (plural); see die²
Middle English dees, dis, dyce (singular and plural), dyces (plural) 1300–50

dic′er, n.

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dice /daɪs/ pl n

cubes of wood, plastic, etc, each of whose sides has a different number of spots (1 to 6), used in games of chance and in gambling to give random numbers
Also called: die (functioning as singular) one of these cubes
small cubes as of vegetables, chopped meat, etc
no dice ⇒ slang chiefly US Canadian an expression of refusal or rejection

to cut (food, etc) into small cubes
(intransitive) to gamble with or play at a game involving dice
(intransitive) to take a chance or risk (esp in the phrase dice with death)
(transitive) Austral informal to abandon or reject

Etymology: 14th Century: plural of die²

ˈdicer n

die¹ v. [no obj], died, dy•ing.

to cease to live;
perish:How many people died in the war?[~ + of + object]He died of thirst or starvation.[~ + from + object]He died from a gunshot wound.
to lose force, strength, or vital qualities:[often: be + ~-ing]I think he's dying; you'd better come to the hospital now.
to cease to exist;
vanish:The happy look died on her face.
to cease to function;
lose power;
fade gradually:The engine died.
to suffer as if fatally:[often: be + ~-ing* ~ + of + object]I'm dying of boredom!
to desire strongly or wish for keenly: [~ + for + object][often: be + ~-ing]I'm dying for a cup of coffee.[~ + to + verb]I'm dying to go back to the mountains.
die away, (of a sound) to become fainter and then cease altogether:The laughter died away.
die down, to become calm or quiet;
subside:The storm died down quickly.
die off, to die one after another until the number is greatly reduced:Those languages are in danger of dying off and no one is there to record them.
die out:
- to cease to exist;
  become extinct:Little mom-and-pop corner stores are in danger of dying out.
- to die away;
  fade;
  subside:Gradually the roar died out and the night became quiet.

Idioms

Idioms die hard, [no obj] to give way after a hard, bitter struggle:Childhood beliefs die hard.

die² n. [countable], pl. dies for 1, dice for 2.

Mechanical Engineeringany of various devices for cutting or forming material in a press or a stamping or forging machine.
Gamesthe singular form of dice:One die rolled right off the table.

Idioms

Idioms the die is cast, a decision has been made and cannot be changed:When Caesar led his army across the Rubicon to take over Rome, he said the die was cast.

die¹ v.i., died, dy•ing.

to cease to live;
undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions;
become dead.
(of something inanimate) to cease to exist:The laughter died on his lips.
to lose force, strength, or active qualities:Superstitions die slowly.
to cease to function;
stop:The motor died.
to be no longer subject;
become indifferent:to die to worldly matters.
to pass gradually;
fade or subside gradually (usually fol. by away, out, or down):The storm slowly died down.
Religion[Theol.]to lose spiritual life.
to faint or languish.
to suffer as if fatally:I'm dying of boredom!
to pine with desire, love, longing, etc.:I'm dying to see my home again.
to desire or want keenly or greatly:I'm dying for a cup of coffee.
die away, (of a sound) to become weaker or fainter and then cease:The hoofbeats gradually died away.
die down, to become calm or quiet;
subside.
Idioms die hard:
- to die only after a bitter struggle.
- to give way or surrender slowly or with difficulty:Childhood beliefs die hard.
die off, to die one after another until the number is greatly reduced:Her friends are dying off.
die out:
- to cease to exist;
  become extinct:Both lines of the family died out before the turn of the century.
- to die away;
  fade;
  subside:The roar of the engines died out as the rocket vanished into the clouds.
Idioms, Show Business die standing up, [Theat.](of a performance) to be received with silence rather than applause.
Idioms never say die, never give up hope;
never abandon one's efforts.
Idioms to die for, stunning;
remarkable:That dress is to die for.

Old Norse deyja. Cf. dead, death
Middle English dien, deien 1150–1200

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged expire, depart. Die, pass away (pass on), perish mean to relinquish life. To die is to become dead from any cause and in any circumstances. It is the simplest, plainest, and most direct word for this idea, and is used figuratively of anything that has once displayed activity:An echo, flame, storm, rumor dies.Pass away (or pass on) is a commonly used euphemism implying a con-tinuation of life after death:Grandfather passed away(passed on). Perish, a more literary term, implies death under harsh circumstances such as hunger, cold, neglect, etc.; figuratively, perish connotes utter extinction:Hardship caused many pioneers to perish. Ancient Egyptian civilization has perished.

die² n., pl. dies for 1, 2, 4, dice for 3;
v., died, die•ing.
n.

Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]
- Mechanical Engineeringany of various devices for cutting or forming material in a press or a stamping or forging machine.
- Mechanical Engineeringa hollow device of steel, often composed of several pieces to be fitted into a stock, for cutting the threads of bolts or the like.
- Mechanical Engineeringone of the separate pieces of such a device.
- Mechanical Engineeringa steel block or plate with small conical holes through which wire, plastic rods, etc., are drawn.
Mechanical Engineeringan engraved stamp for impressing a design upon some softer material, as in coining money.
Gamessing. of dice.
Architecturedado (def. 1).
Idioms the die is cast, the irrevocable decision has been made;
fate has taken charge:The die is cast--I can't turn back.

v.t.

Mechanical Engineeringto impress, shape, or cut with a die.

Latin datum given (neuter past participle of dare to give), perh. in the derivative sense "put, placed,'' hence "played, cast''
Old French de(i), presumbly
Middle English de (in early modern English taking the vowel of the plural form dice) 1300–50

die¹, +v.

Idioms to die for, stunning;
remarkable:That dress is to die for.

die /daɪ/ vb (dies, dying, died)(mainly intr)

(of an organism or its cells, organs, etc) to cease all biological activity permanently
(of something inanimate) to cease to exist; come to an end
often followed by away, down, or out: to lose strength, power, or energy, esp by degrees
often followed by away or down: to become calm or quiet; subside
to stop functioning: the engine died
to languish or pine, as with love, longing, etc
(usually followed by of) informal to be nearly overcome (with laughter, boredom, etc)
to lack spiritual life within the soul, thus separating it from God and leading to eternal punishment
(transitive) to undergo or suffer (a death of a specified kind) (esp in phrases such as die a saintly death)
never say die ⇒ informal never give up
die hard ⇒ to cease to exist after resistance or a struggle: old habits die hard
die in harness ⇒ to die while still working or active, prior to retirement
be dying ⇒
followed by for or an infinitive: to be eager or desperate (for something or to do something)

See also die down, die outEtymology: Old English dīegan, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse deyja, Old High German touwen

die /daɪ/ n

a shaped block of metal or other hard material used to cut or form metal in a drop forge, press, or similar device
a tool of metal, silicon carbide, or other hard material with a conical hole through which wires, rods, or tubes are drawn to reduce their diameter
an internally-threaded tool for cutting external threads
a casting mould giving accurate dimensions and a good surface to the object cast
the dado of a pedestal, usually cubic
another name for dice
the die is cast ⇒ the decision that commits a person irrevocably to an action has been taken

Etymology: 13th Century dee, from Old French de, perhaps from Vulgar Latin datum (unattested) a piece in games, noun use of past participle of Latin dare to play

单词	dice
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 dice /daɪs/USA pronunciation n.pl., sing. die, v., diced, dic•ing. n. Games small cubes, marked on each side with one to six spots, used in games or gambling:[plural]We rolled the dice and I had a ten. Games any of various games, esp. gambling games, played by shaking and throwing such cubes:[uncountable]a game of dice. v. [~ + object] to cut into small cubes:Dice the vegetables. Idioms Idioms no dice: of no use; ineffective:We tried to reach you, but it was no dice. (used to answer "no'' to a request):"Could you lend me $500?'' —"Sorry, no dice!'' WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 dice (dīs),USA pronunciation n.pl., sing. die, v., diced, dic•ing. n. Gamessmall cubes of plastic, ivory, bone, or wood, marked on each side with one to six spots, usually used in pairs in games of chance or in gambling. GamesSee poker dice. Gamesany of various games, esp. gambling games, played by shaking and throwing from two to six dice or poker dice onto a flat surface. Cf. craps. any small cubes. Sport[Auto Racing.]a jockeying for lead position between two or more drivers in which tactics are used to pass or keep from being passed. Idioms no dice, [Informal.]of no use or help; ineffective. v.t. to cut into small cubes. to decorate with cubelike figures. Gamesto lose by gambling with dice (often fol. by away). v.i. to play at dice. Gamesto cause or bring about by gambling with dice. Sport[Auto Racing.]to duel with another car or cars in a dice. Old French de(i)z, dés (plural); see die² Middle English dees, dis, dyce (singular and plural), dyces (plural) 1300–50 dic′er, n. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: dice /daɪs/ pl n cubes of wood, plastic, etc, each of whose sides has a different number of spots (1 to 6), used in games of chance and in gambling to give random numbers Also called: die (functioning as singular) one of these cubes small cubes as of vegetables, chopped meat, etc no dice ⇒ slang chiefly US Canadian an expression of refusal or rejection vb to cut (food, etc) into small cubes (intransitive) to gamble with or play at a game involving dice (intransitive) to take a chance or risk (esp in the phrase dice with death) (transitive) Austral informal to abandon or reject Etymology: 14th Century: plural of die² ˈdicer n WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 die¹ /daɪ/USA pronunciation v. [no obj], died, dy•ing. to cease to live; perish:How many people died in the war?[~ + of + object]He died of thirst or starvation.[~ + from + object]He died from a gunshot wound. to lose force, strength, or vital qualities:[often: be + ~-ing]I think he's dying; you'd better come to the hospital now. to cease to exist; vanish:The happy look died on her face. to cease to function; lose power; fade gradually:The engine died. to suffer as if fatally:[often: be + ~-ing* ~ + of + object]I'm dying of boredom! to desire strongly or wish for keenly: [~ + for + object][often: be + ~-ing]I'm dying for a cup of coffee.[~ + to + verb]I'm dying to go back to the mountains. die away, (of a sound) to become fainter and then cease altogether:The laughter died away. die down, to become calm or quiet; subside:The storm died down quickly. die off, to die one after another until the number is greatly reduced:Those languages are in danger of dying off and no one is there to record them. die out: to cease to exist; become extinct:Little mom-and-pop corner stores are in danger of dying out. to die away; fade; subside:Gradually the roar died out and the night became quiet. Idioms Idioms die hard, [no obj] to give way after a hard, bitter struggle:Childhood beliefs die hard. die² /daɪ/USA pronunciation n. [countable], pl. dies for 1, dice for 2. Mechanical Engineeringany of various devices for cutting or forming material in a press or a stamping or forging machine. Gamesthe singular form of dice:One die rolled right off the table. Idioms Idioms the die is cast, a decision has been made and cannot be changed:When Caesar led his army across the Rubicon to take over Rome, he said the die was cast. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 die¹ (dī),USA pronunciation v.i., died, dy•ing. to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead. (of something inanimate) to cease to exist:The laughter died on his lips. to lose force, strength, or active qualities:Superstitions die slowly. to cease to function; stop:The motor died. to be no longer subject; become indifferent:to die to worldly matters. to pass gradually; fade or subside gradually (usually fol. by away, out, or down):The storm slowly died down. Religion[Theol.]to lose spiritual life. to faint or languish. to suffer as if fatally:I'm dying of boredom! to pine with desire, love, longing, etc.:I'm dying to see my home again. to desire or want keenly or greatly:I'm dying for a cup of coffee. die away, (of a sound) to become weaker or fainter and then cease:The hoofbeats gradually died away. die down, to become calm or quiet; subside. Idioms die hard: to die only after a bitter struggle. to give way or surrender slowly or with difficulty:Childhood beliefs die hard. die off, to die one after another until the number is greatly reduced:Her friends are dying off. die out: to cease to exist; become extinct:Both lines of the family died out before the turn of the century. to die away; fade; subside:The roar of the engines died out as the rocket vanished into the clouds. Idioms, Show Business die standing up, [Theat.](of a performance) to be received with silence rather than applause. Idioms never say die, never give up hope; never abandon one's efforts. Idioms to die for, stunning; remarkable:That dress is to die for. Old Norse deyja. Cf. dead, death Middle English dien, deien 1150–1200 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged expire, depart. Die, pass away (pass on), perish mean to relinquish life. To die is to become dead from any cause and in any circumstances. It is the simplest, plainest, and most direct word for this idea, and is used figuratively of anything that has once displayed activity:An echo, flame, storm, rumor dies.Pass away (or pass on) is a commonly used euphemism implying a con-tinuation of life after death:Grandfather passed away(passed on). Perish, a more literary term, implies death under harsh circumstances such as hunger, cold, neglect, etc.; figuratively, perish connotes utter extinction:Hardship caused many pioneers to perish. Ancient Egyptian civilization has perished. die² (dī),USA pronunciation n., pl. dies for 1, 2, 4, dice for 3; v., died, die•ing. n. Mechanical Engineering[Mach.] Mechanical Engineeringany of various devices for cutting or forming material in a press or a stamping or forging machine. Mechanical Engineeringa hollow device of steel, often composed of several pieces to be fitted into a stock, for cutting the threads of bolts or the like. Mechanical Engineeringone of the separate pieces of such a device. Mechanical Engineeringa steel block or plate with small conical holes through which wire, plastic rods, etc., are drawn. Mechanical Engineeringan engraved stamp for impressing a design upon some softer material, as in coining money. Gamessing. of dice. Architecturedado (def. 1). Idioms the die is cast, the irrevocable decision has been made; fate has taken charge:The die is cast--I can't turn back. v.t. Mechanical Engineeringto impress, shape, or cut with a die. Latin datum given (neuter past participle of dare to give), perh. in the derivative sense "put, placed,'' hence "played, cast'' Old French de(i), presumbly Middle English de (in early modern English taking the vowel of the plural form dice) 1300–50 die¹, +v. Idioms to die for, stunning; remarkable:That dress is to die for. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: die /daɪ/ vb (dies, dying, died)(mainly intr) (of an organism or its cells, organs, etc) to cease all biological activity permanently (of something inanimate) to cease to exist; come to an end often followed by away, down, or out: to lose strength, power, or energy, esp by degrees often followed by away or down: to become calm or quiet; subside to stop functioning: the engine died to languish or pine, as with love, longing, etc (usually followed by of) informal to be nearly overcome (with laughter, boredom, etc) to lack spiritual life within the soul, thus separating it from God and leading to eternal punishment (transitive) to undergo or suffer (a death of a specified kind) (esp in phrases such as die a saintly death) never say die ⇒ informal never give up die hard ⇒ to cease to exist after resistance or a struggle: old habits die hard die in harness ⇒ to die while still working or active, prior to retirement be dying ⇒ followed by for or an infinitive: to be eager or desperate (for something or to do something) See also die down, die outEtymology: Old English dīegan, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse deyja, Old High German touwen die /daɪ/ n a shaped block of metal or other hard material used to cut or form metal in a drop forge, press, or similar device a tool of metal, silicon carbide, or other hard material with a conical hole through which wires, rods, or tubes are drawn to reduce their diameter an internally-threaded tool for cutting external threads a casting mould giving accurate dimensions and a good surface to the object cast the dado of a pedestal, usually cubic another name for dice the die is cast ⇒ the decision that commits a person irrevocably to an action has been taken Etymology: 13th Century dee, from Old French de, perhaps from Vulgar Latin datum (unattested) a piece in games, noun use of past participle of Latin dare to play
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