deuce
n
1 two on playing-cards or dice (shown as pips and/or numbers) (纸牌或色子上的)两点(以点和[或]数字表示).
2 (in tennis) score of 40-all, after which either side must gain two successive points to win the game (网球赛中)40平(其後一方须连胜两球方为胜).
deuce n (dated infml euph 旧, 口, 婉)
1 the deuce [sing]
(used as an expression of annoyance 用以表示烦恼、 厌恶等)
The deuce! I´ve lost my keys! 真倒霉, 钥匙丢了!
Who/What/Where the deuce is that? 到底是哪个家伙[是什麽鬼名堂/在什麽鬼地方]?
What the deuce is going on? 讨厌, 到底是怎麽回事?
2 (idm 习语) the deuce of a sth a very bad case of sth 非常糟糕; 十分严重
I´ve got the deuce of a headache. 我头痛极了.