| 释义 |
hold all the cards to have all the advantages in a situation in which people are competing or arguing占绝对上风，占极大优势:•'There's not much we can do. They seem to hold all the cards,' said Dan gloomily.“我们没什么办法了，他们好像已经占了绝对优势。”丹沮丧地说。 hold all the cards be in a very strong or advantageous position 处于非常强势（或有利）的位置。 hold all the ˈcards(informal)to be able to control a particular situation because you have an advantage over other people能控制局势；应付自如；占上风 |