| 释义 |
*case /kes; keɪs/
n
1 [C] a situation or problem that exists, or an example of that situation or problem 状况，情形; 事例，实例:
In some cases, it may be necessary to talk to the child's parents. 有些情况下，也许有必要和那孩子的父母谈谈。
+ of a case of mistaken identity 认错人的情形
be the case People working together can do great things, and this was certainly the case in Maria's neighbourhood. 人多力量大，在玛丽亚居住的小区情况就是如此。
in sb's case No one should be here after 6 o'clock, but in your case I'll make an exception. 六时之后这里不应有人，但如果是你的话，我可以破个例。
2 in that case because of the fact that has just been mentioned 既然如此，那样的话:
"I'll be home late tonight." "Well, in that case, I won't cook dinner." “今晚我会晚回家。”“好吧，既然如此，我不烧晚饭了。”
3 in any case spoken used to say that a fact or situation remains the same even if other things change 【口】 无论如何，不管怎样:
Of course we'll take you home — we're going that way in any case. 当然我们会送你回家 — 反正我们顺路。
4 in case of sth formal if or when something happens 【正式】 要是…，在…的时候:
In case of fire, break the glass. 如发生火灾，请打碎玻璃。
5 (just) in case
a) used to say that someone should do something because something else might happen or be true 以防万一:
Take your umbrella in case it rains. 带着雨伞吧，以防下雨。
b) used to mean 'if' 如果:
In case you missed the first episode, here is the story so far. 如果你错过了第一集，那么前面的故事是这样的。
6 [C] something that must be decided in a court of law 诉讼（案件）; 官司; 判例; 个案:
a court case dealing with cruelty to animals 虐待动物的诉讼案
7 [C] an event or set of events that the police deal with （犯罪）案件:
a murder case 谋杀案
8 [C, usually singular 一般用单数] all the facts or reasons that can be used to prove that something is right or wrong 事实; 理由:
+ for/against There is a good case for changing the rule. 有一个更改条例的好理由。
9 [C] an illness or someone who is being treated by a doctor for an illness 病例; 患者:
In serious cases, the patient loses their ability to work. 病情严重时，病人丧失工作能力。
10 [C] a container for storing something 盒（子），匣（子）:
a jewelry case 珠宝盒
11 [C] BrE a SUITCASE 【英】 手提箱，衣箱，皮箱
12 [C,U] technical the form of a word, usually a noun, that shows its relationship to other words in a sentence 【术语】 格〔显示某词与句中其他词之间的相互关系〕
13 be on sb's case informal to criticize someone a lot and keep checking that they are not doing anything wrong, especially in a way that seems unfair and unkind 【非正式】 指责某人; 监督某人
→ see also 另见 LOWER CASE, UPPER CASE
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