| 释义 |
stacked /stækt/► SEE ALLthe cards/odds are stacked against sb/sththe cards/odds are stacked in favour of sb/sth
●the cards/odds are stacked aˈgainst sb/sthit is not likely that sb/sth will succeed, because they/it will have many problems or difficulties 情况对…不利；…处于困境◆The cards are stacked against this plan. The public are against it.
情况对这项计划不利，公众反对该计划。●the cards/odds are stacked in ˈfavour of sb/sth (BrE) (NAmE the cards/odds are stacked in ˈfavor of sb/sth) it is likely that sb/sth will succeed because the conditions are good or because sb/sth has an advantage 情况对…有利；…处于有利境地◆The odds are heavily stacked in favour of Manchester United, who are having a very successful season and who will be playing in front of the home crowd.
曼彻斯特联队处于有利境地，该队这一赛季一直表现优秀，而且又是在主场踢球。 |
