| 单词 | deuce |
| 释义 | deuce 1. n. 1. the two on dice or playing cards. 2. (in lawn tennis) the score of 40 all, at which two consecutive points are needed to win. Etymology: OF deus f. L duo (accus. duos) two 2. n. misfortune, the Devil, used esp. colloq. as an exclamation of surprise or annoyance (who the deuce are you?). Phrases and idioms a (or the) deuce of a a very bad or remarkable (a deuce of a problem; a deuce of a fellow). the deuce to pay trouble to be expected. Etymology: LG duus, formed as DEUCE(1), two aces at dice being the worst throw |
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