British name for the tabletop game that in U.S. is checkers, c. 1400, from draught, perhaps because the pieces are "dragged" over the board in moves. Earlier it is recorded as jeu de dames (late 14c.).
双语例句
1. They had blocked off the fireplaces to stop draughts.
他们已经封住了壁炉，以阻挡通风。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He was in the study playing draughts by the fire with Albert.
