trumped

n.王牌；法宝

v.打出王牌；胜过；吹喇叭

Hearts are trumps. 红桃是王牌。

I was lucky to have drawn a trump. 我运气好，抽到张王牌。

He took my ace with a low trump. 他用一张小的王牌吃了我的A牌。

This defender's ability to score vital goals has often proved a trump card. 这名防守队员在关键时刻进球得分的能力常常成了整个队的制胜法宝。

He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown. 他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。

Our team must trump them in the game. 我们的队伍一定会在竞赛中胜过他们。