He knows something about the boss, which is his ace in the hole.

他对老板有所了解，这是他的王牌。

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Our superior technology is our ace in the hole.

我们的优越技术是我们手中的王牌。

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That spare can of gas in the trunk was our ace in the hole.

后背箱里那罐剩余的汽油是我们最后的储备。

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For example, you hear the expression, ace in the hole, used by many people who would never think of going near a poker table.

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An ace in the hole is an argument, plan or thing kept hidden until needed.

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Often,the ace in the hole wins the game.

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Like any good gambler though, opponents of this critical resource development have an ace in the hole.

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AIPAC's ace in the hole is the idea that it represents Jewish interests in a country that is generally philo-Semitic.

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Despite backing legislation that would end Ace's perceived sweetheart tax deal, both Chubb and Hartford had lower tax rates than Ace in 1999.

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