| 释义 |
‖ j'adoube Chess.|ʒadub|
[Fr., = I adjust.]
An expression used when a player wishes to touch a chessman without making a move.
1808J. H. Sarratt Treat. Game of Chess I. 3 If a player touch one of his adversary's pieces, without saying ‘J'adoube’, he may be compelled to take it. 1847H. Staunton Chess-Player's Handbk. 36 A Piece or Pawn touched must be played, unless at the moment of touching it the player say ‘J'adoube’, or words to that effect. 1967Chess 11 Dec. 99/2 You may adjust a piece if you previously warn your adversary you are going to do so by saying ‘j'adoube’. |