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单词 straight as a die
释义

die2 /dī/

noun (pl dies)
  1. A stamp for impressing coins, etc
  2. A cubical part of a pedestal
  3. Applied to various tools for shaping things by stamping or cutting
  4. (pl dice) same as dice1
ORIGIN: OFr de, pl dez (Provençal dat, Ital dado), from LL dadus = L datus given or cast

dieˈ-cast transitive verb

To shape (metal or plastic) by casting in a metal mould

dieˈ-casting noun

dieˈ-sinkˈer noun

dieˈ-sinkˈing noun

The engraving of dies for embossing, etc

dieˈ-stock noun

A contrivance for holding the dies used in screw-cutting

dieˈ-work noun

Ornamentation of a metal surface by impressions with a die

straight as a die

(ie a gaming dice) completely honest

the die is cast

  1. An irrevocable step has been taken
  2. There is no turning back now

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