trump
美[trʌmp] 英[trʌmp]
n. 王牌;法宝
v. 打出王牌;胜过;吹喇叭
英英释义
Noun- a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps;
"the ace of trumps is a sure winner"
- (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand;
"clubs were declared trumps" "a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led"
- a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
Verb- produce a sound as if from a trumpet
- get the better of;
"the goal was to best the competition"
- play a trump
- proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare
例句
用作名词(n.)- Hearts are trumps.红桃是王牌。
- I was lucky to have drawn a trump.我运气好,抽到张王牌。
- He took my ace with a low trump.他用一张小的王牌吃了我的A牌。
- This defender's ability to score vital goals has often proved a trump card.这名防守队员在关键时刻进球得分的能力常常成了整个队的制胜法宝。
用作动词(v.)- He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
- Our team must trump them in the game.我们的队伍一定会在竞赛中胜过他们。