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poker

/ˈpəʊkə/ · /ˈpoʊkər/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4835 in the learning path

扑克游戏

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Definitions

n. A card game involving bets on the strength of players' hands.

扑克游戏

n. A metal rod used to move fuel in a fire.

拨火棍

Example

We played poker with plastic counters after dinner.

晚饭后,我们用塑料筹码玩扑克。

Researchers study poker to understand how people make decisions when information is incomplete and outcomes are uncertain.

研究人员通过研究扑克,了解人们在信息不完整、结果不确定时如何作出决策。

Collocations

  • play poker
  • poker face
  • a fireplace poker

Usage tip

poker是特定扑克游戏,不泛指所有纸牌。

FAQ

What does poker mean?
A card game involving bets on the strength of players' hands. A metal rod used to move fuel in a fire.
How is poker pronounced?
UK /ˈpəʊkə/, US /ˈpoʊkər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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