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Carta con un solo simbolo, che vale uno o ha il valore più alto secondo il gioco.

In inglese semplice: A playing card with one mark, worth one or the highest value, depending on the game.

• I drew an ace.
• She held two aces in her hand.
• Does an ace count as one in this game?

Espressioni comuni: ace of spades, ace of hearts, draw an ace

ace

Servizio nel tennis che dà un punto perché l’avversario non tocca la palla.

In inglese semplice: A serve in tennis that wins a point because the other player does not touch the ball.

• She served an ace.
• His final ace won the match.
• How many aces did you hit today?

Espressioni comuni: serve an ace, hit an ace, another ace

asso, esperto

Persona particolarmente brava in una certa attività.

In inglese semplice: Someone who is extremely good at a particular activity.

• He is an ace at maths.
• Our computer ace fixed the problem.
• The young tennis ace won another tournament.

Come si usa: an ace at something (She is an ace at solving puzzles.)

Sinonimi: expert, whiz

Espressioni comuni: an ace at, computer ace, tennis ace, ace detective

asso dell’aviazione

Pilota militare che ha abbattuto molti aerei nemici, di solito almeno cinque.

In inglese semplice: A military pilot who has shot down many enemy aircraft, usually at least five.

• The pilot became a fighter ace.
• Several aces served in that squadron.
• The museum displays the medals of a wartime ace.

Espressioni comuni: fighter ace, flying ace, wartime ace