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checkmate

/ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/

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noun

체크메이트

The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

Examples :

"The chess club's star player delivered a stunning checkmate in the final round. "

체스 클럽의 스타 선수가 마지막 라운드에서 놀라운 체크메이트를 선사했다.

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noun

체크메이트, 궁지

(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.

Examples :

"The overwhelming workload was a checkmate; there was no way to finish everything on time. "

압도적인 업무량은 궁지였다. 모든 것을 제시간에 끝낼 방법이 없었다.

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verb

체크메이트하다

To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

Examples :

"That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"

저 멍청이가 네 수 만에 나를 체크메이트했어!

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verb

체크메이트하다, 궁지에 몰아넣다

(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.

Examples :

"The overwhelming evidence of her cheating checkmated her defense, leaving her with no option but to admit the truth. "

그녀의 부정 행위에 대한 압도적인 증거는 그녀의 변호를 궁지에 몰아넣었고, 그녀는 진실을 인정할 수밖에 없었다.

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interjection

체크메이트

Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.

Examples :

"She moved her queen, trapping his king. "Checkmate!" she exclaimed, grinning. "

그녀는 퀸을 움직여 그의 킹을 가뒀다. "체크메이트!" 그녀는 미소를 지으며 외쳤다.

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interjection

체크메이트

(by extension) Said when one has checkmated someone (placed them in a losing situation with no escape.)

Examples :

""After I caught him lying to Mom, I showed her the email. Checkmate! He couldn't deny it anymore." "

“엄마에게 거짓말하는 것을 잡은 후, 나는 그녀에게 이메일을 보여주었다. 체크메이트! 그는 더 이상 부인할 수 없었다.”

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