Dictionary entry
deuce-ace
/dˈjuːsˈeɪs/
noun
(骰子的)一点和二点; 厄运
核心释义
A throw of dice that results in both a one and a two; figuratively, bad luck.
- 1.
(骰子的)丁丁(一点和二点);倒楣
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
(骰子的)丁丁(一点和二点);倒楣
用法In use
He threw a deuce-ace on his first roll.
用法提示:Deuce-ace 指骰子的一点和二点组合,此处作名词。
The project was a deuce-ace from the beginning.
用法提示:Deuce-ace 此处比喻厄运,作名词。
Missing the last train was the deuce-ace of the evening.
用法提示:Deuce-ace 作为名词,表示最倒霉的事情。
throw a deuce-ace
He threw a deuce-ace and lost the game.
他掷出了一个一点和二点,输掉了游戏。
get a deuce-ace
If you get a deuce-ace, it's considered very unlucky.
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- snake eyes
- 两点(掷骰子的两点) · 与deuce-ace混淆的是snake eyes,前者是1点和2点,后者是两点(两个1点),两者都是掷骰子的结果但点数不同。
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