| 单词 | to open light |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto open light 24. Cards. Of a hand in certain games: low in points; (in Bridge) spec. lacking sufficient points for a traditional bid. Also of a bid, value, etc.: low. Also in to open light: to begin the bidding with less strength than is conventional; to come in light: to come into the bidding in this way. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > entertainment > pastimes > game > card game > bridge > [adjective] > short of points for a traditional bid light1864 1864 W. B. Dick Amer. Hoyle 72 B. first looks at his hand, and finds he has but one or two small trumps; in other words, a light hand. 1899 A. Dunn Bridge 29 As the dealer's hand is not worth a single trick, a light ‘no-trumper’ means absolute ruin. 1935 E. Culbertson Encycl. Bridge 265/1 A light bid is based on nearly the strength which it implies. 1959 Listener 13 Aug. 262/3 Some players do not like to open light when they have a part score. 1971 Daily Tel. 21 Aug. 8/3 A fine contract to reach on light values. 1976 Bridge Mag. July 40/1 A good partnership must..console itself with the..gains which are brought in by one partner coming in light and the other not crucifying him for doing so. 2017 Times (Nexis) 7 Sept. (Features section) 15 Top players dislike opening light in second chair—too much danger of being taken overboard by partner. < as lemmas |
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