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单词 en passant
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Definition of en passant in English:

en passant

adverb ɒ̃ paˈsɑːntɒ̃ ˈpasɒ̃ɑ̃pæˈsɑ̃
  • 1By the way; incidentally.

    the singular distinction of being mentioned, en passant, in an Act of Parliament
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Almost en passant, the album redefined the job and the self-image of the DJ.
    Synonyms
    in passing, incidentally, by the way, parenthetically, while on the subject, apropos
  • 2Chess
    By the en passant rule.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • If White plays another move he cannot then decide to capture en passant!
    • Only pawns can be captured en passant.

Phrases

  • en passant rule (or law)

    • The rule that a pawn making a first move of two squares instead of one may nevertheless be immediately captured by an opposing pawn on the fifth rank.

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Although you may play a hundred games, and never have to use the En Passant rule, you should know it if your opponent uses it.
      • This en passant rule must happen on the current move of the game.

Origin

Early 17th century: French, literally 'in passing'.

 
 

Definition of en passant in US English:

en passant

adverbɑ̃pæˈsɑ̃äNpaˈsäN
  • 1By the way; incidentally.

    the group's disbandment was announced, almost en passant, by the president
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Almost en passant, the album redefined the job and the self-image of the DJ.
    Synonyms
    in passing, incidentally, by the way, parenthetically, while on the subject, apropos
    1. 1.1Chess By the en passant rule.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • If White plays another move he cannot then decide to capture en passant!
      • Only pawns can be captured en passant.

Phrases

  • en passant rule (or law)

    • The rule that a pawn making a first move of two squares instead of one may nevertheless be immediately captured by an opposing pawn on the fifth rank.

      Example sentencesExamples
      • This en passant rule must happen on the current move of the game.
      • Although you may play a hundred games, and never have to use the En Passant rule, you should know it if your opponent uses it.

Origin

Early 17th century: French, literally ‘in passing’.

 
 
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