| 释义 |
fi·nesse /fɪˈnes/ n. | vt. | vi.
I n.
1. 手腕，手段；策略；技巧
assume an attitude which is typical of diplomatic finesse 采取一种具有典型的外交手腕的态度
the chess champion's finesse in both defensive and offensive play 那位象棋冠军在防守和进攻中的技巧
2. (桥牌中的)飞牌，飞张(指出较小的牌保留大牌以取胜的手法)
II ❶ vt.
1. 用手段应付；用巧计实现(或改变)；巧妙地作出
The Admiral finessed his way through the newspapermen's questions. 那位海军上将把新闻记者所提的问题巧妙地应付过去了。
He finessed his small inheritance into a substantial fortune. 他用巧计把一笔小小的遗产变成殷实的家当。
She finessed herself into a very influential position. 她施展巧计使自己成为很有权势的人。
He finessed his answer without explaining why he had stayed out so late. 他巧妙地回答，并没有说明为什么在外面呆到这样晚。
2. (桥牌中)用(牌张)飞
You have no need to finesse the jack of trumps. 你不需要用王牌中的J来飞。
❷ vi.
1. 施展巧计
2. (桥牌中)飞牌，飞(for, against)
finesse for the jack 出小牌以飞J
finesse against opponent on the right 出小牌来飞右方对手的牌
[OFr < fin fine¹, delicate; 见 FINE¹] |