in spades

介词短语
中文释义
英 /ɪn ˈspeɪds/    美 /ɪn ˈspeɪds/

英文释义

介词短语
  1. In large quantities; to a high degree; to excess, without restraint. idiomatic
    — Last year we harvested almost no potatoes, but this year we're getting them in spades.
  2. Beyond doubt. idiomatic

词源

From the card game of bridge, in which spades is the highest suit. Perhaps influenced by phrases with similar meaning, in spadefuls or in spate.
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