词汇 | case |
释义 | case noun uk/keɪs/ us/keɪs/ (SITUATION) B1 [ C ]具体情况;实例 a particular situation or example of something extreme case She was suffering from an extreme case of sunburn. 她被严重晒伤了。 in each case We have lots of applications from people who want to study here and in each case we consider the candidate very carefully. 我们收到许多想来这儿学习的人的申请,对每个申请人的情况我们都予以认真考虑。 Over a hundred people were injured, in several cases seriously. 一百多人受了伤,有几个伤势严重。 Jobs are hard to find but in his case that's not the problem because he has so much experience. 工作很难找,可对他而言不成问题,因为他经验非常丰富。 I wouldn't normally agree but I'll make an exception in this case. 一般情况下我不会同意,不过这次我要破一回例。 The number of new cases of the illness appears to be declining. 这种病症的新发病例数量呈下降趋势。 in that caseB2 既然如此;如果是那样 because of the mentioned situation There's no coffee left? In that case I'll have tea. 没咖啡了?既然如此,我就喝茶吧。 "There's a fairly generous budget for equipment." "In that case, I'd definitely buy the more expensive model." "I'm not taking much with me - just a change of clothes and my toothbrush." "In that case, we can share a bag." You're late again? Oh, fine. In that case, just meet me at the restaurant. "I think I'll have the salmon for my main course." "Oh, in that case, I'll have the prawns." (not) the caseB1 (不)是那样,(不)是那么回事 (not) true If that is the case then I will be very disappointed. 如果是那样的话,我会非常失望。 Tom says that they don't have enough staff but I'd be surprised if that's the case. If these people needed money, we could help them out, but that isn't the case. She said they can't afford to heat the home, and if that's the case, it's terrible. He claimed he was the most qualified candidate for the job, but that simply wasn't the case. in any caseB2 而且;再者 also I don't want to go and in any case, I haven't been invited. 我不想去,再说,人家也没邀请我。 I didn't especially like the venue, and in any case, it's not big enough for sixty guests. The trip is probably a bit expensive for us. In any case, we're not around that week. I didn't know where I'd wear such a garment. And in any case, it was way too expensive. The apartment is a bit far from the coast. But, in any case, they don't take dogs so it's no use to us. (just) in caseB1 以防万一 because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc. I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some just in case. 我想我不会用到钱的,不过我还是要带一些以防万一。 Bring a map in case you get lost. 带张地图吧,以防迷路。 The forecast didn't mention rain but I'm going to take an umbrella just in case. The guy in the red shirt, in case you were wondering, is Klara's husband. Take a sandwich with you in case you get hungry on the train. in the case of someone/something 关于…;在…情况下 in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something The law will apply equally to men and women except in the case of maternity leave. 除了产假方面,该法律对男女都同样适用。 Over time, these small changes amount to major problems, as in the case of the ecological catastrophe in the Aral Sea basin. A lot depends on the type of operation. In the case of hip replacements, the wait can be up to a year. Most of the events that we run are fairly short but some are of greater duration and, in the case of conferences and exhibitions, may last several days. This greatly increases the cost of making vaccines, especially in the case of the flu virus. a case of something …的情况 used when a situation is of a particular type She doesn't want to work full-time, it's a case of having to. 她不想全日工作,可是不得不如此。 The police suspect that it was a case of mistaken identity. Ultimately, it's a case of weighing the risk against the potential benefit. Fitness is for everyone. It's just a case of finding an exercise regime that fits in with your lifestyle. It might have been a case of fatigue or distraction, but the presidential faux pas has continued to make waves. This isn't just a case of technology being difficult for older users - the design of this phone is genuinely terrible for everyone. a case in point (also case in point) 佐证;例证 an example that shows that what you are saying is true or helps to explain why you are saying it Lack of communication causes serious problems and their marriage is a case in point. 缺乏交流会导致严重问题,他们的婚姻就是个明证。 There's a real lack of science teachers. My son's school provides a case in point where an English teacher is now delivering science lessons. The quality of health care is declining rapidly. Case in point: your mother's recent experience in hospital. Some can be transmitted without obvious symptoms, this disease being a case in point. as the case might be (also whatever the case might be) 无论是哪种情况 one of the stated possibilities that is true When the election is called in April, or June, as the case might be, we shall be ready for it. 不管选举是在4月还是6月举行,我们都将做好准备。 At around three o'clock, we'll break for a drink or a light snack, as the case might be. You'll then be able to retire to your rooms or join us in the Atrium Bar for drinks, whatever the case might be. Clients are then free to decide whether to continue with the subscription or not, as the case might be. Keep running or swimming, or whatever the case might be, and your cardiovascular health will improve.
(PROBLEM) B2 [ C ]问题;案例,案子;病例 a problem, a series of events, or a person being dealt with by police, doctors, lawyers, etc. on the case The detective on the case (= responsible for solving it) has been suspended from duty. 负责调查这个案子的侦探被停职了。 Several social workers have looked into the child's case. 几名社会工作者已经调查了这个孩子的案例。 When he first went for treatment at the hospital he seemed to be a hopeless case (= a person who could not be cured). 他初到医院接受治疗时似乎已经没救了。 B2 [ C ]诉讼案;案件;官司 a matter to be decided by a judge in a law court a murder case 谋杀案 The case will go before the European Court next month. 这个案子将于下月在欧洲法庭审理。 She accused her employer of unlawful dismissal and won/lost her case. 她起诉雇主非法解雇,结果赢/输了官司。
(CONTAINER) A2 [ C ]盒;箱;套 a container or box for storing something in The telescope comes with a case. She took her violin out of its case. The flag is on display inside a glass case. See also: bookcasebriefcasepencil casepillowcase 一箱(12瓶)酒(等) a box holding twelve or more bottles of wine or another type of drink, or the bottles and their contents He bought his brother a case of wine for his birthday. 他给弟弟买了一箱酒作为生日礼物。 Can you get some more lemonade? We've drunk the whole case.
(ARGUMENT) C2 [ S ]论点;事实;论据 arguments, facts, and reasons in support of or against something There's a good case for/against bringing in new regulations. 支持/反对出台新章程的理由很充分。 The case against cigarette advertising is becoming stronger all the time. 一直以来,反对烟草广告的观点都越来越强烈。 She's very busy so don't overstate the case - just give her the facts. 她很忙,所以不要过多地陈述理由——只要告诉她基本要点就行了。
(WRITING) [ C or U ] specialized格 each of the two forms, capital or small, in which a letter of the alphabet may be written or printed upper-case/lower-case letters Idioms be on the caseidiom informal 正在做需要做的事情,正在处理 to be doing what needs to be done in a particular situation "We need to book a flight before it's too late." "Don't worry, I'm on the case." “我们需要及早预订好航班。”“别担心,我正在办理这件事。” get off someone's caseidiom informal 停止对…持续的批评 to stop continuously criticizing someone for something they have done I told him the problem had already been dealt with and he could get off my case. 我告诉他问题已经得到处理,并请他不要再揪着把柄不放。 get on someone's caseidiom informal 说三道四 to criticize someone in an annoying way for something they have done I just don't want him getting on my case for being late for work. 我只是不希望他拿我的迟到来说三道四。 make a case for somethingidiom (UK also make out a case for something) 为…提供充分的理由 to argue that something is the best thing to do, giving your reasons We will only publish a new edition if you can make a convincing case for it. 你能给出令人信服的理由我们才会出新版。 case verb slang uk/keɪs/ us/keɪs/ case the joint (为日后行窃)探察,探路,踩点 to look at a place with the intention of stealing from it later He looked around shiftily, as if he was casing the joint. 他鬼鬼祟祟地东张西望,似乎是在探察下手的地方。 If they had been casing the joint, they'd have found that the property was more secure than Fort Knox. They eyed me suspiciously as if they thought I was casing the joint. A burglar who is casing the joint is more likely to single out a house with trees where they can hide. I can't stand here for too long or they'll think I'm casing the joint! |
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