ас

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nounmasculineanimatecountable

1.
ace, past master, expert
Он настоя́щий ас в своём де́ле.
He is a real ace at what he does.
Often of a pilot; colloquial when used of any skilled specialist.
2.
(rare) As (member of the Alan people), Aesirhistory
А́сы счита́ются пре́дками осети́н.
The Asy are considered the ancestors of the Ossetians.
Usually plural асы; historical and mythological usage.
3.
(rare) nuclear power stationenergy
АС снабжа́ет го́род электри́чеством.
The nuclear power station supplies the city with electricity.
Abbreviation of «атомная станция», written АС.

Examples

Он настоящий ас в своём деле.
He is a real ace at what he does.
Этот пилот — ас с большим опытом.
This pilot is an ace with a great deal of experience.
Она стала асом вождения за год.
She became an ace driver in just one year.