“problemist”的英英意思

单词 problemist
释义 problemist|ˈprɒblɪmɪst|
[f. problem + -ist.]
One who devotes himself to, studies, or composes problems; esp. a composer of chess problems. Hence probleˈmistic a., of, belonging to, or that is a problemist.
a1615Donne Ess. (1651) 173 The same Problemist observes this wonder, that every man took a like proportion, and all were alike satisfied, though all could not be of a like appetite and digestion.1875J. H. Blackburne in City Lond. Chess Mag. II. Aug. 200 Some young and aspiring problemist persisting in showing you a position which he is pleased to call a problem.1892in Brit. Chess Mag. 457 Our distinguished problemistic confrere Mr. A. F. Mackenzie.1901Daily Chron. 13 July 9/5 A problemist who has done some good things in both stroke settings and analytical end-games.

 

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