draughts

• n. 国际跳棋

英文词源

draughts (n.)

British name for the tabletop game that in U.S. is checkers, c. 1400, from draught, perhaps because the pieces are "dragged" over the board in moves. Earlier it is recorded as jeu de dames (late 14c.).

双语例句

1. They had blocked off the fireplaces to stop draughts.

他们已经封住了壁炉，以阻挡通风。

来自柯林斯例句

2. He was in the study playing draughts by the fire with Albert.

他正和艾伯特在书房的炉火旁下国际跳棋。

来自柯林斯例句

3. Block draughts around doors and windows.

挡住门窗处的穿堂风。

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4. Draughts help to circulate air.

穿堂风有助于空气流通。

来自柯林斯例句

5. Seal ( up ) the window to prevent draughts.

把窗户封起来以防风.

来自辞典例句