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chessboard; game; bureau; trap; restrict
Meanings
14 senses · 61 examplesnoun
chessboard; board for games
Refers specifically to the board used for board games like chess or go originally, now also used for game surfaces more broadly.
Please set up the chessboard, we will start playing.
The grid of the go board crisscrosses vertically and horizontally.
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This board game set has an exquisite wooden chessboard.
When I was little, I always played checkers on Grandpa's old chessboard.
This new card game comes with a double-layered board.
noun
game; match; competition
Used to refer to organized board game matches or similar competitive events.
There is a chess match this afternoon.
The game starts, please both players begin your match.
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This new chess player lost three straight matches and felt down.
The organizer announced the start time of the game is 9 AM.
Even the onlookers saw the problem of the player being too close to the game.
noun
game situation; final result
Describes the current state or final outcome of a board game or competitive match.
The winning outcome of this game is no longer in doubt.
After three hours of play, it ended in a draw.
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He turned the losing situation around with a brilliant move.
When reviewing the game, we analyzed the entire course of play together.
The draw in this chess game was a result both sides agreed to.
measure word
game; round; match
Used as a measure word for board games, sports matches, or similar competitive activities.
Let's play one round of chess before we eat.
This badminton match went three rounds before a winner was decided.
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I have won two straight rounds of the card game.
The referee announced the fifth round of the match officially starts.
According to this board game rules, each round allows up to four players.
noun
situation; circumstance; overall situation
formalUsed in abstract contexts to refer to general trends, conditions, or overall circumstances.
We must prioritize the overall situation and not only consider personal interests.
This pandemic has completely changed the global situation.
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Signs of relaxation have appeared in the war situation recently.
The current situation of the company is not optimistic, we need to adjust the strategy quickly.
This politician can always accurately judge the complex political situation.
noun
tolerance; demeanor; character
literaryRefers to a person's tolerance, magnanimity, or overall demeanor.
This elderly professor has great tolerance and never argues with others over trivial matters.
His dignified demeanor won him respect from everyone.
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An excellent leader must have broad-minded tolerance.
Facing others' misunderstandings, he showed extraordinary tolerance.
The founder of this company is famous in the industry for his grand demeanor.
noun
gathering; party
informalUsed for informal social gatherings, often specified by the type of event.
A few of us friends organized a dinner party tonight.
He attended a gambling gathering last week and lost quite a bit of money.
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The university class reunion is scheduled at a hot pot restaurant this weekend.
There's a football fan gathering this weekend, everyone will watch the World Cup final together.
My coworkers and I planned a drinks gathering after work on Friday.
noun
trap; trick; scheme
neutralRefers to a deceptive plan designed to trick someone into doing something or falling into a disadvantageous position.
The high-paying job the stranger talked about is actually a scam.
Never trust this kind of too-good-to-be-true trap online.
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He accidentally fell into the gambling trap set by his opponent.
The police exposed the trap set by this fraud gang.
You must be careful not to fall into other people's traps.
verb
restrict; constrain; cramp
Refers to limiting someone's behavior or making someone feel nervous and unnatural.
He always looks nervous and constrained in front of elders.
Don't let rigid rules restrict our innovative thinking.
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When giving his first speech on stage, he felt a bit constrained.
The budget for this project is limited to within 500,000 yuan.
Everyone felt a bit constrained in the unfamiliar environment.
proper noun
surname Ju
Used as a family name in China.
Mr. Ju is the new client director of our company.
I have a coworker with the last name Ju, everyone thinks this surname is very special.
noun
part; section
archaicA less common usage referring to a portion or section of something.
The section part of this article has been revised.
noun
government bureau; department
formalRefers to a government or organizational department at a level lower than a ministry but higher than an office.
The Ministry of Education is responsible for coordinating national education work.
The municipal Education Bureau released new primary and secondary school enrollment policies.
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The Ministry of Commerce will lead the organization of this international exhibition.
The local Public Security Bureau is investigating this criminal case.
The State Taxation Administration is a directly affiliated agency of the State Council.
noun
service agency; office
Refers to public or private service organizations that handle specific types of business.
I need to go to the post office to send a package to my friend abroad.
The convenience store at the community gate can receive express deliveries on behalf of residents.
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This telecommunications office is responsible for network installation services in our community.
I signed up for a new phone plan at the mobile service office.
The nearby Social Security Bureau can handle social security transfer procedures.
noun
shop name
informalUsed as part of a store name, typically for bookstores or similar shops.
The bookstore on the corner has recently received many new bestsellers.
I often go to this stationery shop to buy school supplies.
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The antique shop in the old town has many Qing Dynasty porcelain pieces.