释义 |
bete I. \ˈbāt\ adjective Etymology: probably from F. bête, literally, blockhead, beast (in faire la bête to pass in a card game), from Old French beste beast — more at beast in certain card games : subject to a penalty for failure to fulfill one's contract; also : down, beaten II. noun (-s) : failure by the bidder (as in auction pinochle) to fulfill his contract; also : the penalty for such failure |