Ace
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: Excellent, great.
极好的,太棒了。
Excelente, genial.
最高、すごい。
최고의, 대단한.
British slang meaning excellent, from the ace being the highest card.
英式俚语,意为极好的。源自扑克牌中A牌是最大的牌。
Argot británico que significa excelente. Proviene del as, la carta más alta de la baraja.
イギリスのスラングで「最高」という意味。トランプのエースが最強のカードであることに由来。
에이스가 가장 높은 카드인 것에서 유래한 영국 속어로, 훌륭하다는 뜻.
Examples
- That's ace! 太棒了!¡Eso es genial!それは最高だ!그건 최고야!
- Ace job! 干得漂亮!¡Trabajo genial!最高の仕事!최고의 작업!
- You're ace. 你太棒了。Eres genial.君は最高だ。넌 최고야.
Pronunciation
/eɪs/
Usage Guide
Context: approval
Tone: enthusiastic
✓ Do Say
- Ace!太棒了!¡Genial!最高!최고야!
✗ Don't Say
- British slang英式俚语Argot británicoイギリスのスラング영국 속어
Common Mistakes
- From cards—highest
Origin & History
From playing cards where ace is highest. British youth slang.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
AceAces
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