cards

Thân thiện

A family plays a game of cards at the kitchen table.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A game played with playing cards: "cards" refers to any game whose primary equipment is a standard deck of playing cards. It is often used in the plural form to denote the activity itself.
   • The rectangular pieces of stiff paper used in such games: While the singular "card" refers to one piece, the plural "cards" commonly refers to the complete deck or set used for playing games.

Usage

• The word "cards" is typically used as a plural noun. It can refer to the physical objects (the deck) or the activity (the game).
• Example: "Shall we play cards?" (This asks if people want to play a card game).
• Example: "He shuffled the cards." (This refers to the physical deck of playing cards).

Examples

• Referring to the game/activity:
  • They spent the evening playing cards.
  • Poker and bridge are popular types of cards.
• Referring to the physical deck:
  • She dealt the cards to all the players.
  • I need a new pack of cards for the game night.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold all the cards": To be in a position of control or advantage in a situation.
  • In the negotiation, the large company held all the cards.
• "to put/lay one's cards on the table": To be honest and reveal one's plans, intentions, or resources.
  • If we want to partner, we need to put our cards on the table.

Variants and Related Words

• Card (n): A single piece from a deck of playing cards (e.g., the ace of spades).
• Card game (n): A more specific term for a game played with cards (e.g., "Blackjack is a famous card game").
• Playing cards (n): The specific term for the 52-card deck used in many games.

Synonyms

• Card game: A game played with a deck of cards.
• Deck: A complete set of playing cards (e.g., a deck of cards).

Related Phrases

• Play your cards right: To act wisely and carefully to achieve a good result.
  • If you play your cards right, you could get a promotion.
• In the cards: Likely or destined to happen.
  • A major change in policy seems to be in the cards.

Idioms

• Stack the cards/deck against (someone): To arrange things unfairly against someone.
  • The system seemed to stack the cards against new, small businesses.
• A house of cards: A plan, organization, or situation that is weak and can easily be destroyed.
  • Their business plan was a house of cards, collapsing at the first problem.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a game played with playing cards

Từ đồng nghĩa

• card game