v.(國際象棋中)把…將死;完全擊敗
n.(國際象棋中)將死;完全失敗
The object in a chess game is to checkmate the opponent's king, a piece whose mobility is limited. 下國際象棋的主要目的就是將對方機動性受到限制的"王"將死。
She hoped the plan would checkmate her opponents. 她希望這一計劃能徹底戰(zhàn)勝對手。