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BNC: 4892 COCA: 13343

ace
1 ace /ˈeɪs/ noun
plural aces
1 ace
/ˈeɪs/
noun
plural aces
Learner's definition of ACE
[count]
1 
: a playing card with one large figure in its center that can be the card with either the highest or lowest value（纸牌中的）A牌
— see picture at playing card
2 
: a person who is very skilled at something高手；能手
— often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
3 
: a point scored on a serve that an opponent fails to hit in tennis（网球比赛中的）发球得分，爱司球
4 
US : a score of one on a hole in golf : hole in one（高尔夫球比赛中的）一杆进穴，一杆得分

an ace in the hole

(US) or chiefly British an ace up your sleeve
◊ If you have an ace in the hole or an ace up your sleeve, you have a powerful and often secret weapon, advantage, etc., that you can use if it is needed.秘藏的王牌；秘密武器

hold all the aces

: to have a strong advantage over others in a contest, competition, etc.占绝对优势

within an ace of

informal
: very near to (doing something)险些；差点
2 ace /ˈeɪs/ verb
aces; aced; acing
2 ace
/ˈeɪs/
verb
aces; aced; acing
Learner's definition of ACE
[+ object]
1 
US, informal : to earn a very high grade on (an examination) : to get a grade of A on (an examination)（在考试中）得高分
: to perform very well on (a test or challenge)（在考试或挑战中）表现优异
2 
: to score an ace against (an opponent in tennis)（在网球比赛中）以发球得分，以爱司球得分
3 
US : to score an ace on (a hole in golf)（在高尔夫球比赛中）一杆进穴，一杆得分
BNC: 4892 COCA: 13343

ace

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noun (1)

ˈās How to pronounce ace (audio)
1
a
: a die face marked with one spot
b
: a playing card marked in its center with one pip
c
: a domino end marked with one spot
2
: a very small amount or degree : particle
3
: a point scored especially on a service (as in tennis or handball) that an opponent fails to touch
4
: a golf score of one stroke on a hole
also : a hole made in one stroke
5
: a combat pilot who has brought down at least five enemy airplanes
6
a
: a person who excels at something
a computer ace
b
: the best pitcher on a baseball team
the ace of the staff

ace

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verb

aced; acing

transitive verb

1
: to score an ace against (an opponent)
2
: to make (a hole in golf) in one stroke
3
: to gain a decisive advantage over : defeat
—usually used with out
4
a
: to earn a high grade on (something, such as an examination)
especially : to get an A on
b
: to perform extremely well in
he aced every subject

ace

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adjective (1)

: of first or high rank or quality
an ace mechanic

ace

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noun (2)

plural aces
: an asexual person (see asexual sense 3b)
Like many other aces and aros, I grew up thinking I was broken. I was 19 before I heard the words "asexual" or "aromantic," before I found out that there were other people in the world like me. Mikayla Micomonaco

ace

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adjective (2)

: asexual
But ace individuals often still feel romantic attraction toward others, as well as a drive to cultivate intimate, loving relationships—just without an intrinsic interest in pursuing the sexual aspect. Taryn Deoilers

Ace

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trademark

—used for a bandage with elastic properties

ACE

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abbreviation

1
American Council on Education
2
ˌā-(ˌ)sē-ˈē How to pronounce ACE (audio)
ˈās-
 angiotensin converting enzyme
The ACE inhibitors are designer molecules developed specifically to attach to their target enzyme and prevent it from activating angiotensin. Virtually the only thing these drugs do in the body is to interact with ACE. However, ACE is not a very specific enzyme; it acts on hormones besides angiotensin. Harvard Medical Health Letter
Phrases
ace in the hole
1
: an ace dealt face down to a player (as in stud poker) and not exposed until the showdown
2
: an effective and decisive argument or resource held in reserve
within an ace of
: on the point of : very near to
came within an ace of winning

Synonyms

Noun (1)

Adjective (1)

Example Sentences

Noun (1) She won the match by scoring more than 30 aces. took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand Verb She aced her entrance exams. He aced his annual physical. He aced his opponent on the last point of the match.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Pitching opposite of Milwaukee Brewers co-ace Brandon Woodruff, Dunn likely knew runs would be at a premium. The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2022 The feeling is mutual, according to Cleveland’s ace. Joe Noga, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Rookie first baseman Joey Meyer led off the ninth against Red Sox ace Roger Clemens with a blast that just curled around the right-field foul pole to give Milwaukee a 3-2 win. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Another Badham ace put the Rams on the brink, the 24-17 lead seemed more than safe. Randy Mcroberts, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Such an assignment would require an ace’s talent, but also a certain defiant streak, impervious to the stakes and the hostile crowd around them. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 The Razorbacks return virtually every key piece, with the exception of ace receiver Treylon Burks, on an offense that ranked 27th in the nation with 441.7 yards per game and led all Power 5 teams in rushing with 227.8 yards per game. Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 When Costello’s voice remained steady and his musical aim was true, the show underscored the excellence and durability of his music, buoyed by the superb musicianship of keyboardist Steve Nieve and ace drummer Pete Thomas. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 After New York’s frustrations reached the point of ace Gerrit Cole punching the dugout roof twice and Boone pounding a hand on the podium during a postgame news conference Saturday, the Yankees’ only qualms were with Toronto starter Alek Manoah. Larry Fleisher, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022
Verb
Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge got lost in the pitching duel between Angels starter Patrick Sandoval and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Yankees ace Gerrit Cole twice banged on the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed as scuffling New York lost for the 15th time in 19 games, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Saturday. Larry Fleisher, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, closer Clay Holmes, catcher Jose Trevino and left-hander Nestor Cortes were added to the AL roster for the All-Star Game on Sunday. Jimmy Golen, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2022 Yankees ace pitcher Gerrit Cole has watched Holmes’ journey closely. John Perrotto, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took a perfect game into the seventh inning and his offense blasted four home runs. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2022 From Sarah Valenzuela: After two games in the spotlight, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge got lost early in the pitching duel between Angels starter Patrick Sandoval and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on Wednesday in Anaheim. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Domann earned a spot as a playmaking force from the start of camp, and the Colts swung a trade for Stuard on cutdown day that essentially replaced King, adding an experienced special teams ace in a spot left open by offseason departures. The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Some of us launch into multi-item to-do lists, determined to ace the transformation in a weekend. Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022
Adjective
An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, ajc, 21 Feb. 2022 An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. Ted Anthony, chicagotribune.com, 20 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English as, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin ass-, ās "copper money piece (at first a pound, but progressively reduced to a half-ounce), pound unit of weight, unit," of uncertain origin

Note: The word ās has been compared within Latin to asser "wooden beam, pole, post" (generalized from a plural asserēs, from a singular *assis?) and assis, axis (by hypercorrection?) "plank, board," though any relationship is far from certain. A loanword from Etruscan?

Adjective (1)

derivative of ace entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (1)

1926, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

2008, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

2009, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ace was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing ace
BNC: 4892 COCA: 13343
ace

noun¹

 1playing card打牌  ➡ note at card
ace

noun²

 2winning first hit in tennis（網球）愛司球VERB + ACE➤serve發出愛司球◇Nadal has served 15 aces in the match so far.比賽到現在，納達爾已轟出 15 記愛司球。
ace

noun³

 3person who is very good at sth高手ADJECTIVE➤fighter, flying, goal, soccer, tennis王牌飛行員；進球高手；王牌足球運動員；網球高手➤staff (NAmE) （球隊的）王牌球員◇Staff ace Robert Robson helped the team to its first win this season.王牌球員羅伯特・羅布森幫助球隊贏得了本賽季的第一場勝利。

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