单词 | case |
释义 | case¹ 1.(example, instance)事例;实例 There are cases like these all across the country.全国各地都有此类情况。 In extreme cases, insurance companies can prosecute for fraud.在个别极端情况下, 保险公司可以欺诈罪提起诉讼。 in some cases在一些情况下 This causes problems in some cases.这在有些情况下会产生问题。 a case of sth某个事例 Many will consider this a simple case of family ties.很多人会把这看成一个简单的亲属关系案例。 The Honduran press published reports of eighteen cases of alleged baby snatching.洪都拉斯媒体报道了18起尚未证实的盗婴事件。 2.(condition, situation)状况;情形;情况 as is the case像这样的情况 There are no programmes in place to help overweight people, as is the case with smokers and alcoholics.没有帮助超重人士的现成方案, 这与吸烟者和酗酒者的情况相同。 in the case of sth在某情况下;就某事来说 Surgical training takes at least nine years, or 11 in the case of obstetrics.外科训练至少需要9年, 如果是产科则需要11年的时间。 The helicopters will not be used, even in the case of an emergency.即使在紧急情况下也不会使用直升机。 in sb's case就某人的情况而言 One of the effects of dyslexia, in my case at least, is that you pay tremendous attention to detail.至少就我的情况而言, 诵读困难的症状之一就是把大量的注意力放在了细节上。 In her case she doesn't have sufficient assets.就她的情况来说, 她没有足够的资产。 to be the case (to be true or correct)情况是这样;情况如此 Some children require special assistance with literacy. If you believe this is the case, ask the school for a further assessment.一些孩子在读写方面需要特殊帮助。如果你认为你的孩子是这种情况, 请要求学校作进一步的评估。 if that's the case ...orif this is the case ...如果是那样…;如果是这样… You'll probably notice her having difficulty swallowing. If this is the case, give her plenty of liquids.你可能会注意到她有吞咽困难。如果是这样, 多给她喝点水。 in that case假使是那样的话 Perhaps you've some doubts about the attack. In that case it may interest you to know that Miss Woods witnessed it.也许你对这起袭击事件有一些怀疑。如果是这样, 有一件事你听了可能会感兴趣:伍兹小姐是目击者。 I don't want it. —In that case, I'll take it.我不想要。——既然如此, 我要了。 in which case在所述情况下 Members are concerned that a merger might mean higher costs, in which case they would oppose it.成员们担心合并可能意味着成本增加, 那样的话他们将提出反对。 Many plants produce a pair of buds on opposite sides of the stem, in which case prune just above them.很多植物会在花梗对侧长出一对花苞, 在这种情况下要把花苞以上部分剪掉。 it's a case of sth (it's a matter of)事关某物;是某问题 It was a case of sweet revenge for Sam.这对山姆而言是一次畅快的复仇。 it's a case of doing sth事关做某事;是做某事的问题 It was simply a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.这只不过是在错误的时间身处错误地点的问题。 It's a case of relaxing, then playing.就是放松放松, 娱乐一下。 3.【医】+of disease, injury病例;个案 Doctor Chevington will take over the case.切文顿医生将接手这个病例。 the case of a 57-year-old man who had suffered a stroke一个57岁男性中风患者的病例 a case of sth某种病例 He has a bad case of measles.他患了严重的麻疹。 4.【医】(patient)病人;患者 Many cases resolve without treatment.许多病人不治而愈。 a case of sth某种疾病的患者 Some cases of arthritis respond to a gluten-free diet.一些关节炎患者在接受无麸质饮食治疗后病情会好转。 5.【律】(legal action)诉讼案;官司 That's the way it seemed until a recent case came up in court.看起来情况就是这样, 直到最近一起诉讼案在法庭审理。 a libel case诽谤案 It can be difficult for public figures to win a libel case.公众人物要打赢诽谤案官司可能非常困难。 to bring a case提起诉讼;起诉 The case was brought by his family, who say their reputation has been damaged by allegations about him.案件诉讼是由他家人提起的, 声称有关他的指控损害了他们的名誉。 to win a case胜诉;打赢官司 to lose a case败诉;打输官司 the case against sb起诉某人的诉讼案 6.+of detective, police案件 The police have several suspects in the case of five murders committed in Gainesville, Florida.关于佛罗里达州盖恩斯维尔市的五起谋杀案, 警方已经找到了几名嫌疑人。 Mr. Hitchens said you have solved some very unusual cases.希钦斯先生说你破了一些非常离奇的案子。 7.【律】(legal argument)(诉讼时的)证据, 理由 He has a good case.他有充分的证据。 the case for the prosecution控方证据 the case for the defence辩方证据 8.(argument)论据;论点;理由 You need to state your case clearly and forcefully.你需要清楚有力地陈述你的论点。 the case for sth支持某物的论据 There's a strong case for reform.有充分的理由进行改革。 the case against sth反对某物的论据 Both these facts strengthen the case against hanging.这两个事例都增加了反对绞刑观点的说服力。 to make the case for sthorto argue the case for sth解释做某事的理由 He sat there while I made the case for his dismissal.他坐在那里, 听我说明开除他的理由。 to make a case for sth充分说明…的理由 I think you could make a case for a naming and shaming policy.我想你可以充分证明采用点名羞辱策略的理由。 9.(relating to hardship)困境;境遇 Child protection workers were meeting to discuss her case.儿童保护工作者正在开会讨论涉及到她的棘手问题。 10.(subject, matter)问题;事情 the case before the committee摆在委员会面前的问题 11.(container; for protection)盒;套;壳;罩 a black case for his spectacles他的黑色眼镜盒 scissors in a leather case装在皮套里的剪刀 12.<英>(suitcase)箱子;手提箱;行李箱 They unload their trunks and cases.他们取出了大小箱子里的东西。 to pack your case装箱;收拾行李 13.(in museum, in shop)(尤指博物馆或商店的)展示柜 a display case展示柜 a stuffed alligator in a glass case玻璃展柜里的短吻鳄标本 14.+of wine, ammunition箱 a case of sth一箱某物 I bought a couple of cases of white wine.我买了两箱白葡萄酒。 thousands of cases of ammunition数千箱弹药 15.+of watch外壳;(尤指)表壳 16.【语法】格 the nominative case主格 a complex system of cases复杂的格系统 17.<非正式>(person of stated type)(某种)人 The accident victim was a hospital case.该名事故受害者是需要送医治疗的。 He's a mental case.他是个精神病患者。 a hopeless case不可救药的人 I knew I was going to make it —that I wasn't a hopeless case.我知道我会成功的——我并非无可救药之人。 18.<非正式>(odd person)古怪的人;怪异的人 Her boyfriend's a real case!她男朋友真是个怪人! 19.<美,非正式>(love)喜爱;迷恋 20.=case shot 21.<正式>(pair)+of pistols(尤指手枪的)一对, 一组 22.=casing, 3 23.【印】书壳;封面 24.【印】字盘;活字分格盘 25.【冶】硬化层 26.as the case may beorwhatever the case may be看情况;根据具体情况 It might happen! – Or not, as the case may be.这有可能发生!——也可能不发生, 要看具体情况。 27.to be a case in point是恰当的例子;是有力的证明 In many cases religious persecution is the cause of people fleeing their country. A case in point is colonial India.在很多情况下, 宗教迫害是导致人们逃奔异国他乡的原因。殖民地时期的印度就是一个典型例子。 28.to be on the case<非正式>(try to find solution)正在处理该问题 A loophole in the planning laws means that stores can install internal mezzanine floors without planning permission. But the Planning Minister is on the case.规划法中的漏洞意味着商店可以未经许可加盖夹层。但规划大臣正在处理这个问题。 29.to be on your case<非正式>(criticize)不停责备 when everyone from Jay Leno to the FBI is on your case从主持人杰伊·莱诺到联邦调查局, 每个人都在不断指责你的时候 My brothers and sisters were always on my case.我的兄弟姐妹老是不停地责怪我。 30.to get off sb's case<非正式>(stop criticizing)不再指责某人 Sooner or later I'd tell them to get off my case.迟早我会叫他们停止对我的指责。 get off my case!别再指摘我了! 31.a hard case<非正式,贬>蛮横的人 He's a hard case who'll get pissed on a Friday night and knock you about for fun.他为人蛮横, 会在周五晚上喝得五迷三道之后把你暴打一顿取乐。 32.in any case (besides, anyway)而且;再说 I couldn't shelter behind him all the time, and in any case he wasn't always with me.我不能总是躲在他后面寻求庇护, 况且他也不是一直在我身边。 The concert was booked out, and in any case, we couldn't afford it.音乐会门票已经预订一空, 再说我们也买不起。 (at any rate)(表示对下文的强调)可以肯定的是, 至少, 反正 Perhaps safety was an issue. In any case, the decision was taken to abandon this particular pit.安全性也许是个问题。但可以肯定的是, 已经决定废弃这个矿坑。 Either he escaped, or he came to grief. In any case, he was never seen again.他要么逃跑了, 要么遭遇了不测。反正人们再也没见过他。 (no matter what)无论如何;不管怎样 After six miscarriages there's a possibility of internal damage. She ought to be examined in any case.经历了6次流产后, 内部器官有可能受损。无论如何她应该接受检查。 We will come in any case.不管怎样我们都会来。 33.in case (in order to be prepared for the possibility that)以防;以备 In case anyone was following me, I made an elaborate detour.为了防止有人跟踪我, 我煞费苦心地绕道而行。 I'll take my phone in case we need to get in touch.我会带上手机, 我们需要联系彼此时用得上。 Take your coat in case it rains.带着你的外套吧, 以防下雨。 (conveying information)(尤用于气恼地表示某事很明显或与他人无关)省得 'I'm waiting for Mary Ann,' she said, 'in case you're wondering.'“我在等玛丽·安, ”她说道, “省得你心里嘀咕。” She's nervous about something, in case you didn't notice.她正为了什么事紧张呢, 我就是提醒你一下, 免得你没看出来。 <美>(if)如果;万一 34.in case of sth万一发生什么事 I wanted to be sure in case of an emergency that we gave the right advice.我要确定的是, 万一发生紧急情况我们能给出正确的建议。 Many shops have been boarded up in case of trouble.许多商店都用木板封住了, 以防有麻烦发生。 35.in no case决不;无论如何都不 In no case can we negotiate with a terrorist organization.任何情况下我们都不会和恐怖组织谈判。 In no case should you fight back.无论如何你都不应该反击。 36.just in case (as a precaution)以防万一 I guess we've already talked about this but I'll ask you again just in case.我想我们已经谈过这个问题了, 但我还是再问你一次, 以防万一。 Take some money, just in case.带一些钱, 以防万一。 (in order to be prepared for the possibility that)以防;免得 Extra boiling water should be kept at hand just in case it is needed.应该多准备些开水在身边, 预防口渴。 Keep a torch handy just in case there's a power cut.放一个手电筒在手边, 以防停电。 case²1.(put in case)把…装入箱(或盒、套、壳等);包盖 pocket watches attractively cased in goldorsilver漂亮的包金或包银怀表 2.<非正式>(inspect)+ building, property(尤指在抢劫前)探察, 窥探 Police are looking for a thief who has been casing the neighbourhood.警方正在找一个小偷, 他一直在邻近地区踩点。 to case the joint (inspect a place)(在抢劫前)探察, 踩点 Two burglars were casing the joint.两个窃贼在踩点。 |
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