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• Используется в австралийском английском для описания чего-то превосходного или приятного.

Used in Australian English to describe something as excellent or enjoyable.

1. Excellent or of the highest qualityB1informal

   Describes something that is outstanding, top-notch, or first-rate.

   Отличный

   • That was an ace performance at the concert.
   • He's an ace mechanic who can fix any car.
   • She gave an ace presentation that impressed everyone.

   Synonymsbrilliantexcellentfirst-classfirst-rategreatoutstandingprimestellarsuperbsuperlativeterrifictop-notch

   Antonymsawfulbadinferiormediocrepoorterrible

• Существительное, которое может обозначать единицу, игральную карту с одним очком, высококвалифицированного человека или подачу в теннисе, которую соперник не может отбить.

A noun that can refer to the number one, a playing card with a single pip, a highly skilled person, or a serve in tennis that the opponent cannot reach.

1. The number oneA1formal

   The smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number.

   Единица

   • He rolled an ace in the dice game.
   • The card had a single pip, making it an ace.
   • In some games, an ace counts as one.

   Synonymsonesingleunitunity

2. A2formal

   One of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face.

   Туз

   • She drew an ace from the deck.
   • An ace is often the highest card in many games.
   • He won the hand with a pair of aces.

3. Highly skilled personB1informal

   Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.

   Ас

   • She is an ace at solving complex puzzles.
   • He is a tennis ace, winning many tournaments.
   • The team hired an ace programmer for the project.

   Synonymsadeptcrackerjackexperthotshotmastermavenvirtuosowhizwizard

   Antonymsamateurbeginnerneophytenovice

4. Unreturned serveB1formal

   A serve that the receiver is unable to reach, scoring a point.

   Эйс

   • He served an ace to win the match.
   • The player hit an ace down the line.
   • Her powerful serve resulted in several aces.

• Глагол, означающий выполнить тест, экзамен или задание исключительно хорошо, часто с достижением идеального результата.

A verb meaning to perform exceptionally well on a test, exam, or task, often achieving a perfect score.

1. Score an ace in tennisB2formalsport

   To serve a ball that the opponent cannot return, winning the point.

   Подать навылет

   • She aced her opponent with a powerful serve.
   • He aced the match point to win the tournament.
   • The player aced the serve down the center line.

2. Play a hole in one strokeB2formalsport

   In golf, to hit the ball from the tee into the hole in a single stroke.

   Сделать дыру в один удар

   • He aced the 12th hole during the championship.
   • She aced the par-3 hole with a perfect swing.
   • The golfer aced the hole, much to the crowd's delight.

3. Succeed at easilyB1informalamerican

   To perform exceptionally well or achieve success with little effort.

   Сдать на отлично

   • She aced the exam without studying much.
   • He aced his job interview and got the position.
   • They aced the project presentation and impressed the clients.

   Synonymsconquerexcel atmasternailpass with flying colorssmash

   Antonymsbombfailflunk