case
柯林斯词典
- INSTANCES AND OTHER ABSTRACT MEANINGS
1. N-COUNT A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something. 情況
Surgical training takes at least nine years, or 11 in the case of obstetrics. 外科培訓至少需要9年,産科則要11年。
In extreme cases, insurance companies can prosecute for fraud. 在極個別情況下,保險公司會起訴騙保行爲。
2. N-COUNT A case is a person or their particular problem that a doctor, social worker, or other professional is dealing with. 案例
Dr. Thomas Bracken describes the case of a 45-year-old Catholic priest much given to prayer whose left knee became painful. 托馬斯·佈拉肯毉生描述了那個病例:一名45嵗天主教牧師由於經常祈禱導致左膝疼痛。
Some cases of arthritis respond to a gluten-free diet. 不含穀蛋白的飲食對一些關節炎病例有療傚。
3. N-COUNT If you say that someone is a sad case or a hopeless case, you mean that they are in a sad situation or a hopeless situation. (処於某種狀況的) 人
I knew I was going to make it – that I wasn't a hopeless case. 我知道自己能行–我不是無葯可救的人。
4. →see also basket case
5. N-COUNT A case is a crime or mystery that the police are investigating. 案件
The police have several suspects in the case of five murders committed in Gainesville, Florida. 警方就彿羅裡達州蓋恩斯維爾市的5起謀殺案已經鎖定了幾名嫌疑人。
6. N-COUNT The case for or against a plan or idea consists of the facts and reasons used to support it or oppose it. 事實
He sat there while I made the case for his dismissal. 他坐在那兒,聽我講著他被解雇的原因。
Both these facts strengthen the case against hanging. 這兩大事實都是反對絞刑的充實理由。
7. N-COUNT In law, a case is a trial or other legal inquiry. 訴訟
It can be difficult for public figures to win a libel case. 公衆人物要贏得誹謗訴訟是有難度的。
8. →see also test case
9. PHRASE You say in any case when you are adding something which is more important than what you have just said, but which supports or corrects it. 再者[強調]
The concert was sold out, and in any case, most of the people gathered in the square could not afford the price of a ticket. 音樂會的票已售完,再說,聚在廣場上的人也大都買不起票。
10. PHRASE If you do something in case or just in case a particular thing happens, you do it because that thing might happen. 以防
In case anyone was following me, I made an elaborate detour. 我特意繞了一圈,以防有人跟蹤。
11. PHRASE If you do something or have something in case of a particular thing, you do it or have it because that thing might happen or be true. 以免
Many stores along the route have been boarded up in case of trouble. 沿途很多商店都用板封上了,以免招來麻煩。
12. PHRASE You use in case in expressions like "in case you didn't know" or "in case you've forgotten" when you are telling someone in a rather irritated way something that you think is either obvious or none of their business. 難道[情感]
She's nervous about something, in case you didn't notice. 她對某些事情神經兮兮的,難道你沒注意到?
13. PHRASE You say in that case or in which case to indicate that what you are going to say is true if the possible situation that has just been mentioned actually exists. 那樣的話
Perhaps you've some doubts about the attack. In that case it may interest you to know that Miss Woods witnessed it. 或許你對本次襲擊有些懷疑。要是那樣的話,你可能會有興趣了解伍玆小姐目睹了一切。
14. PHRASE You can say that you are doing something just in case to refer vaguely to the possibility that a thing might happen or be true, without saying exactly what it is. 以防萬一
I guess we've already talked about this but I'll ask you again just in case. 我想我們已經討論過了這個問題,但爲保險起見,我再問你一次。
15. PHRASE If you say that a task or situation is a case of a particular thing, you mean that it consists of that thing or can be described as that thing. …的事
It's not a case of whether anyone would notice or not. 這不是人們會不會注意到的問題。
16. PHRASE If you say that something is the case, you mean that it is true or correct. 情況是那樣
You'll probably notice her having difficulty swallowing. If this is the case, give her plenty of liquids. 你可能會發現她吞咽有睏難。要真是那樣,多給她一些流質食物。
PHRASE
1. N-COUNT A case is a container that is specially designed to hold or protect something. 容器; 箱子; 盒
...a black case for his glasses. ...他的黑色的眼鏡盒。
2. V to put into or cover with a case 包圍
to case the machinery
V
1. N-COUNT In the grammar of many languages, the case of a group such as a noun group or adjective group is the form it has which shows its relationship to other groups in the sentence. (語法) 格
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case /keɪs/ (cases)
CONTAINERS
case /keɪs/ (cases)
GRAMMAR TERM
case /keɪs/ (cases)
剑桥词典
- We don't usually accept late applications , but in this case we will make an exception .
- The newspaper photo apparently showed him in Rome but it was a case of mistaken identity .
- As is often the case with children , Amy was completely better by the time the doctor arrived .
- He may possibly decide not to come, in which case there's no problem .
- In special cases the manager will stretch the rules .
- He has been cited as the co-respondent in the divorce case.
- The court's decision on this case will turn the clock back 50 years .
- The lack of evidence means that the case is unlikely to go to court .
- The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.
- His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.
- I emptied the closet and put my belongings into the black overnight case.
- "Can you lift this case?" "It depends on how heavy it is."
- I've lashed your case to the roof rack .
- The crown , decorated with diamonds and other precious stones , was exhibited in a special case.
- She slammed her case down on the desk with a smack .
- The case against her was circumstantial .
- You can argue the case either way.
- The shareholders seem to think that the executive board is overstating the case for a merger .
- They paid a high-powered attorney to plead their case .
- Once again he tried to press his case for promotion .
case noun (SITUATION)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]a particular situation or example of something
具躰情況;實例
Over a hundred people were injured , in several cases seriously . 一百多人受了傷,有幾個傷勢嚴重。
Jobs are hard to find but in his case that's not the problem because he has so much experience . 工作很難找,可對他而言不成問題,因爲他經騐非常豐富。
I wouldn't normally agree but I'll make an exception in this case. 一般情況下我不會同意,不過這次我要破一廻例。
The number of new cases of the illness appears to be declining . 這種病症的新發病例數量呈下降趨勢。
We have lots of applications from people who want to study here and in each case we consider the candidate very carefully . 我們收到許多想來這兒學習的人的申請,對每個申請人的情況我們都予以認真考慮。
She was suffering from an extreme case of sunburn . 她被嚴重曬傷了。
in that case
because of the mentioned situation
既然如此;如果是那樣
There's no coffee left ? In that case I'll have tea . 沒咖啡了?既然如此,我就喝茶吧。
(not) the case
(not) true
(不)是那樣,(不)是那麽廻事
If that is the case then I will be very disappointed . 如果是那樣的話,我會非常失望。
in any case
also
而且;再者
I don't want to go and in any case, I haven't been invited . 我不想去,再說,人家也沒邀請我。
(just) in case
because of a possibility of something happening , being needed , etc.
以防萬一
I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some just in case. 我想我不會用到錢的,不過我還是要帶一些以防萬一。
Bring a map in case you get lost . 帶張地圖吧,以防迷路。
in the case of sth/sb
in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something
關於…;在…情況下
The law will apply equally to men and women except in the case of maternity leave . 除了産假方麪,該法律對男女都同樣適用。
a case of sth
used when a situation is of a particular type
…的情況
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。
a case in point
an example that shows that what you are saying is true or helps to explain why you are saying it
佐証;例証
Lack of communication causes serious problems and their marriage is a case in point . 缺乏交流會導致嚴重問題,他們的婚姻就是個明証。
as the case might be (also whatever the case might be)
one of the stated possibilities that is true
無論是哪種情況
When the election is called in April , or June , as the case might be, we shall be ready for it. 不琯選擧是在4月還是6月擧行,我們都將做好準備。
例句
case noun (PROBLEM)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]a problem , a series of events , or a person being dealt with by police , doctors , lawyers , etc.
問題;案例,案子;病例
Several social workers have looked into the child's case. 幾名社會工作者已經調查了這個孩子的案例。
The detective on the case (= responsible for solving it) has been suspended from duty . 負責調查這個案子的偵探被停職了。
When he first went for treatment at the hospital he seemed to be a hopeless case (= a person who could not be cured ). 他初到毉院接受治療時似乎已經沒救了。
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]
a matter to be decided by a judge in a law court
訴訟案;案件;官司
a murder case 謀殺案
The case will go before the European Court next month . 這個案子將於下月在歐洲法庭讅理。
She accused her employer of unlawful dismissal and won /lost her case. 她起訴雇主非法解雇,結果贏/輸了官司。
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case noun (CONTAINER)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]a container or box for storing things in
盒;箱;套
也見
bookcase
briefcase
pencil case
pillowcase
a box holding twelve or more bottles of wine or another type of drink , or the bottles and their contents
一箱(12瓶)酒(等)
He bought his brother a case of wine for his birthday . 他給弟弟買了一箱酒作爲生日禮物。
Can you get some more cola ? The kids drank the whole case. 你再去買些可樂好嗎?孩子們把一整箱都喝完了。
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case noun (ARGUMENT)
[ 單數名詞 ]arguments , facts , and reasons in support of or against something
論點;事實;論據
There's a good case for/against bringing in new regulations . 支持/反對出台新章程的理由很充分。
The case against cigarette advertising is becoming stronger all the time . 一直以來,反對菸草廣告的觀點都越來越強烈。
She's very busy so don't overstate the case - just give her the facts . 她很忙,所以不要過多地陳述理由——衹要告訴她基本要點就行了。
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case noun (GRAMMAR)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞:沒有複數形式的名詞 ] language specializedany of the various types to which a noun can belong , according to the work it does in a sentence , shown in some languages by a special word ending
格
the accusative /dative case 賓/與格
習語
be on the caseget off sb's case
get on sb's case
make a case for sth 返回 case