deuce

• Существительное с несколькими значениями, включая счёт 40-40 в теннисе, число два в картах или костях, а также восклицание лёгкого раздражения.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a score of 40-40 in tennis, the number two in cards or dice, or an exclamation of mild annoyance.

1. Tennis scoreB2formalsport

   A score of 40-40 in a game of tennis, requiring a player to win two consecutive points to win the game.

   Ровно

   • The match reached deuce after a long rally.
   • He served an ace to bring the score back to deuce.
   • The crowd cheered as the players battled through multiple deuces.

2. Two in cards or diceB1informal

   A playing card or side of a die with two spots or pips.

   Двойка

   • He drew a deuce of hearts from the deck.
   • She rolled a deuce on her first throw.
   • In poker, a pair of deuces is a weak hand.

   Синонимыtwo

3. Euphemism for devilB2informal

   Used as a mild exclamation of surprise, annoyance, or emphasis.

   Чёрт

   • What the deuce is going on here?
   • The deuce you say! I don't believe it.
   • Where the deuce did I put my keys?

   Синонимыdevildickensthe devil