aces /ˈeɪsɪz/ ●have/hold (all) the ˈaces ( hold all the ˈcards) be in a controlling position because you have certain advantages over another person握着（所有的）王牌；占有绝对优势◆The Labour Party candidate holds all the aces — he’s local and well liked. 工党候选人占尽优势：他是本地人，而且深受公众喜爱。