| 单词 | court |
| 释义 | 1. noun uses2. verb uses court (kɔːʳt ) noun uses Word forms: courts 1. countable noun [oft noun NOUN, NOUN noun, oft in/at N] B2 A court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate. At this rate, we could find ourselves in the divorce courts! ...a county court judge. He was deported on a court order following a conviction for armed robbery. The 28-year-old striker was in court last week for breaking a rival player's jaw. Synonyms: law court, bar, bench, tribunal 2. countable noun B2 You can refer to the people in a court, especially the judge, jury, or magistrates, as a court. A court at Tampa, Florida has convicted five officials on fraud charges. 3. countable noun [oft on/off N] B1 A court is an area in which you play a game such as tennis, basketball, badminton, or squash. The hotel has several tennis and squash courts. She watched a few of the games while waiting to go on court. Synonyms: playing area, park [US, Canadian], ground, field 4. countable noun [oft with poss, oft at NOUN] The court of a king or queen is the place where he or she lives and carries out ceremonial or administrative duties. She came to visit England, where she was presented at the court of James I. [+ of] Their family was certainly well regarded at court. Synonyms: palace, hall, castle, manor 5. noun, in names [noun NOUN] In Britain, Court is used in the names of large houses and blocks of flats. ...7 Ivebury Court, Latimer Rd, London W10 6RA. 6. See also Crown Court, High Court, kangaroo court 7. go to court/ take sb to court phrase If you go to court or take someone to court, you take legal action against them. They have received at least twenty thousand pounds each but had gone to court to demand more. ...members of trade associations who want to take bad debtors to court. 8. your day in court phrase Your day in court is your chance to give your side of an argument or other matter. [mainly US] He knew that this would be his day in court–his last chance to explain why he acted as he did. We knew it was a question of freedom of speech. All we wanted was our day in court. 9. to hold court phrase If someone holds court in a place, they are surrounded by a lot of people who are paying them a lot of attention because they are interesting or famous. ...in the days when Marlene Dietrich and Ernest Hemingway held court in the famous El Floridita club. 10. to laugh someone out of court phrase [VERB inflects] If you laugh someone out of court, you say that their opinions or ideas are so ridiculous that they are not worth considering. It's easy for a younger generation of critics to laugh Limon out of court. 11. out of court phrase If a legal matter is decided or settled out of court, it is decided without legal action being taken in a court of law. The Government is anxious to keep the whole case out of court. ...a payment of two million pounds in an out of court settlement. court (kɔːʳt ) verb uses Word forms: courts , courting , courted 1. verb To court a particular person, group, or country means to try to please them or improve your relations with them, often so that they will do something that you want them to do. [journalism] Commercial radio stations are courting listeners who prefer different types of music. [VERB noun] Stars are courted by manufacturers who value their influence on style-conscious fans. [VERB noun] 2. verb If you court something such as publicity or popularity, you try to attract it. She has to court publicity to sell records and concert tickets. [VERB noun] Reynolds did not court favour and tended to speak his mind. [VERB noun] 3. verb If you court something unpleasant such as disaster or unpopularity, you act in a way that makes it likely to happen. If he thinks he can remain in power by force, he is courting disaster. [VERB noun] The commission should risk courting unpopularity and push on with its policy changes. [VERB noun] Synonyms: invite, seek, attract, prompt 4. reciprocal verb [usually cont] If you are courting someone, you spend a lot of time with them, because you are intending to get married. You can also say that two people are courting. [old-fashioned] I was courting Billy at 19 and married him when I was 21. [VERB noun] ...an isolated spot popular with courting couples. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: woo, go (out) with, go steady with [informal], date Idioms: rule something out of court [mainly British] to make something impossible because of a situation I was going to start studying medicine in September but then in August I caught polio which clearly ruled it out of court. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers laughed out of court not taken seriously When one London architect suggested a similar idea to a British developer he was laughed out of court. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers hold court to be surrounded by people who pay you a lot of attention because they consider you interesting or important She used to hold court in the college canteen with a host of admirers who hung on her every word. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers the ball is in someone's court said to mean that it is someone's responsibility to decide what to do next in a particular situation The ball is now in his court. I, and indeed others, have told him quite clearly what we think. He has to decide. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: attend court A key witness also failed to attend court in Dover. The Sun (2012) She will be allowed to leave the hotel only to attend court or for medical emergencies. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He attended court accompanied by a social worker. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It also has a swimming pool, basketball court and giant TVs. The Sun (2013) In the sports hall he took four shots on the basketball court and managed to miss all four. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There is the huge indoor basketball court that he built and turned into a nightclub. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A court appointment by no means precluded outside work. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With her court appointments the comtesse had expected to be created a duchess, and considered resigning her post when she learned otherwise. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many from his musical family also held court appointments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Because of this and out of court appointments, since 2002, pre-packaged administrations became increasingly popular. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Such court appointments each have their own histories. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Once a court approves the deal, he will have a 30-day vesting period to finalize both purchases. Globe and Mail If the court approves the petition, it orders a moratorium on the enforcement of most debts, which may be prolonged to up until six months. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Adults (people more than 18 years old) may register a change of name only once every 12 months unless a magistrate's court approves the change because of exceptional circumstances. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Yet, even when the pressure of court business became extremely heavy... he never lost his unfailing courtesy and patience.... Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Following the conclusion of other court business, a twelve-member jury was seated for the trials, which generated nationwide attention. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For some this brought entry into the lucrative court business of asking for favours on behalf of clients, and passing messages to the monarch or lord heading the court. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The grantees of the soldiers, who were the original patentees, brought suit for ejectment and much of the court business of pioneer days was given over to tax titles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Local authority trading standards officers will be given the power to take to court businesses they suspect of unfairly overcharging. Times, Sunday Times A survey found that 70 per cent of magistrates had witnessed cases where the criminal court charge resulted in a lower or different sentence. Times, Sunday Times His civil court charge remains in force (and indeed there are proposals to expand its scope), as do the restrictions on legal aid. Times, Sunday Times The court charge depends on the size of the claim, but if you win you will get the fee back. Times, Sunday Times He was also under a contempt of court charge for behaviour in a lawsuit against colleagues regarding credit on professional articles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The conviction was the sixth time he had appeared before the courts charged with business fraud. Times, Sunday Times The court concluded that the unlawful assembly had been serious, large scale and violent. Times, Sunday Times (2018) The court concluded that the victim's tragic death was not attributable to any negligence on the part of the church. Christianity Today (2000) The court concluded "a standard range sentence is too lenient under the facts and circumstances of this case. Christianity Today (2000) Some students, though, were actively encouraged to court danger. Times, Sunday Times Bullied at first, he finds rebel friends who court danger, too, and goes adventuring. Times, Sunday Times But journalists who court danger in the world's trouble spots risk far more than their own skins. Times, Sunday Times The catch was brilliant but the stroke courted danger. Times, Sunday Times He has always courted danger and controversy. Times, Sunday Times Now, charged with moderately low-level offences more than 30 years ago, he has a court date 18 months after arrest. Times, Sunday Times The municipality denied his claims, and the case will resume once a court date has been set. ST A new court date will be fixed to iron out the remaining issues. Times, Sunday Times Last night his court date was yet to be set. The Sun Last week a crown court date was set for next month. The Sun His sentence will not be confirmed until a higher court decides on the appeal. Times, Sunday Times The deadline might pass before the court decides whether to allow the group to stay free, the lawyers said in a motion. Times, Sunday Times A prosecutor could appeal 'if the crown court decides not to make a confiscation order'. Times, Sunday Times The court decides whether someone 'lacks the capacity' to make a particular decision, even if they may be able to make decisions for themselves at some point in the future. Times, Sunday Times Companies can also be held legally responsible for the donations given by their staff if a court decides that the money effectively was given on behalf of the business. Times, Sunday Times That payment has now been placed on hold, pending a court decision. Times, Sunday Times The court quoted with approval from a previous federal appeals court decision. Christianity Today You are not covered by the federal appeals court decision summarized in this article. Christianity Today Yesterday she said that she had no fears over the court decision. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps you have been conned by a rogue dealer or left outraged by a shameful court decision? The Sun With grassroots opinion turning rapidly against her, that would be to court disaster. The Sun If policymakers listen, they will court disaster. Times, Sunday Times To do so would be to court disaster in next year's mid-term elections. Times, Sunday Times To heighten the promise, however, would be to court disaster. Times, Sunday Times Outnumbered three to one, the only option was to withdraw if he still could, for to do otherwise would be to court disaster. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was the first court dispute between the bourse and a member brokerage. Times, Sunday Times These churches are in court dispute over ownership of land and properties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If the court disputes the acquittal, it will demand a new trial. Times, Sunday Times Warring relatives who are granted power of attorney to control a vulnerable person's affairs can run up huge legal costs in court disputes. Times, Sunday Times It has been alleged that the reports it produced, which were used in more than 4,000 court disputes to establish a 'fair' hire rate, were routinely fabricated or manipulated. Times, Sunday Times A court document said more than 80,000 documents had been discovered on four devices. Times,Sunday Times The court document said that there were sufficient grounds to examine whether a crime had been committed. Times,Sunday Times Explaining why he had not allowed a court document to be served on him, he said he 'did not trust' the official delivering it. Times, Sunday Times They both signed a court document called an agreed statement-of-facts. canada.com Or, as the court document says, as long as they remain 'under visual control'. Times, Sunday Times Family members were paid at least $4 billion from 2007 until last year, according to a court filing this year. Times, Sunday Times The admission came to light in a court filing. Times, Sunday Times Lawyers have a duty to be civil, the association says in its court filing. Globe and Mail For this she was paid 'hundreds of thousands of dollars', the state said in a court filing. Times, Sunday Times Summary-judgment motions, like many other court filings, are a matter of public record. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A court grants permission by issuing a writ known as a warrant. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The court grants permission to between 40 and 75 litigants each year to appeal decisions rendered by provincial, territorial and federal appellate courts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the application for a declaration can not be made unless the court grants leave for the prerogative orders to be applied for. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If the plaintiff brings only equitable claims but the defendant asserts counterclaims of law, the court grants a jury trial. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When the court grants review, and in cases involving mandatory review, the parties are notified of the briefing requirements under the court's rules. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I took out a court injunction to stop her. The Sun In the case of long leases, the landlord could apply for a court injunction or start steps to forfeit the lease. Times, Sunday Times He said he was seeking a court injunction to prevent publication of the claims and would sue for defamation if they were published. Times, Sunday Times I sought further legal advice, and managed to obtain a court injunction to stop further work. Times, Sunday Times But we cannot publish any of these details under the terms of a strict court injunction. The Sun If the grand jury returns an indictment, the court issues a summons or warrant for the defendant. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It takes many months before a court receives a case to analyze and many more months before a court issues a decision. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The high court noted that the dismissal of the appeal was without prejudice, meaning the state may file an appeal once the circuit court issues a final order. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He injected large dollops of fun into the sport but it would be entirely wrong to dismiss him as a court jester. Times, Sunday Times (2015) And he could go from king to court jester. The Sun (2012) I love to play the court jester. The Sun (2012) A Reading crown court jury found him guilty of attempted murder. The Sun (2017) The divorcee thanked the local crown court jury. The Sun (2016) He denied the offence but was found guilty by a Caernarfon crown court jury. The Sun (2014) We try not to follow the crowd, and always support the rule of law and justice for the individual above the court of public opinion. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In the court of public opinion, celebrities accused of crimes are judged not on the facts, but on our taste. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It is always worthwhile seizing an opportunity to emphasise that justice should be administered by courts of law and not by the court of public opinion. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But the organisers are trying to remind the global elite that they are still in the dock in the international court of public opinion. Times, Sunday Times (2010) My constituents know me and the court of public opinion there pronounced. Times, Sunday Times (2015) In a detailed account of its actions, the council made clear that it had not sought court permission. Times, Sunday Times And police need court permission to eavesdrop on telephone conversations. canada.com Such businesses have gone into liquidation and then been set up again using the same or similar name without court permission or notifying creditors. Times, Sunday Times Court permission must be obtained to bring an action in these sections. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Normally records should not be filed under seal without a court permission. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Delhi high court rejected a petition on Friday to extend his sentence. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The court rejected the argument that users were engaged in permissible " fair use " or " sampling. Christianity Today (2000) But a court rejected his plea, saying there was no need to have a gun to collect mussels. The Sun (2009) The original decision to impound has been overturned after a court review. Times, Sunday Times Procedures and court review have been established, dependent on the area of jurisdiction, to prevent exploitation of the incapacitated person by the guardian. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At the court review the detainee must be allowed legal representation and must be allowed to appear in person. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The court reviewed the relevant authorities and decided there was no binding authority. Times, Sunday Times Article 14(5) establishes the right of a convicted person to have a higher court review the conviction or sentence, and article 14(7) prohibits double jeopardy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The first detailed study of crown court sentences has looked at punishments handed out to hundreds of defendants. The Sun This site also provides a databank for court sentences. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The court sentences him for three years of imprisonment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If the defendant pleads guilty or no contest, the court sentences the defendant or places the defendant on probation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Compared to other crimes, court sentences for insurance fraud can be lenient, so scammers may try to take advantage of the system. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Worse, the veracity of her court testimony was tested by thumbscrews. Times, Sunday Times We know, from court testimony, that some of the bombers were in contact with people who were under security surveillance, but were not considered to be a threat themselves. Times, Sunday Times The scheme, in part, included the use of fictitious assets and fake invoices, according to documents and court testimony. Globe and Mail He has also provided immunized court testimony for the state against members of various gangs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She uses first-person accounts and court testimony in her research, and states that no evidence exists proving that these programs are effective. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You've read the court transcript, now play the computer game. Times, Sunday Times He will be called to give evidence early next month, according to a court transcript. Times, Sunday Times Official court transcripts mingle with sheaves of foolscap, tightly filled with vitriol and blame. Times, Sunday Times People queued down the street to buy copies of the court transcripts. Times, Sunday Times The move comes in response to an analysis of court transcripts which found that cases often involve a shift of blame to avoid prosecution. Times, Sunday Times The court upheld the fines but told the appeal court judges to reconsider the damages. Times, Sunday Times (2009) In a surprise, the court upheld it. Times, Sunday Times (2013) An appeal court upheld 237 of the convictions. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The case concluded without a court verdict after the parties talked things through. Times, Sunday Times But a court verdict may yet prove him a cad as well. Times, Sunday Times Before being driven away he called for supporters at an unauthorised protest to demonstrate against the latest court verdict over the seven prisoners. Times, Sunday Times A pal texted me the court verdict on the train. The Sun Overturning the court verdict would undercut all claims of judicial independence. Times, Sunday Times Police yesterday won a court warrant giving them a 36-hour extension to quiz the suspect further. The Sun They returned at 2pm with a small group of police who had a court warrant but could not penetrate the 100-strong throng of chanting monks. Times, Sunday Times The council employee needs only a court warrant if he has to force entry, and he doesn't need to be accompanied by a police officer to do it. Times, Sunday Times She eventually obtained a magistrates' court warrant to allow her access. Times, Sunday Times Unknown to the landlord, a lodger had incurred a county court warrant because of an unpaid parking fine. Times, Sunday Times The sentencing hearing at Norwich crown court was adjourned. The Sun (2016) Then the court adjourned for lunch. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The court was adjourned until today. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But he still faces court in London accused of failing to give a specimen to the police. The Sun (2015) They were remanded in custody to face crown court in February. The Sun (2012) He faces court in just over a week. The Sun (2012) The pomp and circumstance of the imperial court was adapted to honor the Emperor of emperors. Christianity Today (2000) But how did a woman end up in the imperial court? Times, Sunday Times (2008) The imperial court was mired in intrigue and civil war. World History: Patterns of Change and Continuity (1995) The other key thing is that the imperial court controls the design. Times, Sunday Times (2014) An opportunity arrived for her to attend the imperial court as a lady-in-waiting at the comparatively late age of thirty-one. Words Of Love: Passionate Women from Heloise to Sylvia Plath (2006) An indoor volleyball court is 18 m long and 9m wide. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Real tennis is played on an indoor court with a roof on to which the ball can be played. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They plan to build an indoor basketball court. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Under the new constitution civilians can be tried by military courts. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He appeared before a military court. The Tribes Triumphant (2006) It said that those arrested would be tried in military courts. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Ranging from basketball events, professional camps, influencing outdoor court upgrades, and many other initiatives that ultimately benefit the sport and the youth. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both qualifying and finals rounds incorporate the normal one-on-one set-up of players going head-to-head on an outdoor court, using a single elimination tournament bracket. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, the mall features over 100 retailers, a food court and a small outdoor court. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A basketball league played on an outdoor court. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several matches were delayed when murky water was spread over outdoor courts. Times,Sunday Times To persuade the court to change the law and to manage my client's expectations as to the prospects of doing so. Times, Sunday Times The main challenge was to persuade the court that a ballot in which 92 per cent of those voting wanted to take strike action, was nevertheless an invalid one. Times, Sunday Times You will need to persuade the court otherwise, and show that you have acted reasonably by hiring a car and by keeping the hire-car costs as low as possible. Times, Sunday Times The issue was to persuade the court that the case involved a point of law of public importance, as opposed to merely an absurd outcome at trial. Times, Sunday Times We had to persuade the court that we were right on the law; also that the underlying merits were on our side. Times, Sunday Times Out of 3,000 cases, only 241 have reached court. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The case did not reach court because a judge deemed that a legal time limit had been breached. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The trial may take more than a year to reach court. The Sun (2013) She alleges there was then a conspiracy within the royal court to exile her after three years of marriage. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He received his early education from religious scholars and intellectuals within the royal court. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It was more a royal court than an administration. Times, Sunday Times (2013) There were nattily decorated beach huts and deckchairs were lined up to watch the action on the volleyball court. Times, Sunday Times Having turned down several invitations to take part, she had a change of heart at the volleyball court and played for several minutes. Times, Sunday Times A short path from the pool took you past the bar, volleyball court, play park and resident windsurfing school on to the beach. The Sun There are parasols, sun loungers and kayaks for hire, a beach volleyball court and handy beach bar. The Sun We don't just have state-ofthe art weights and running machines, but tennis courts, ping pong tables, a volleyball court, snooker - you name it. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 法院, 球场, 讨好 Japanese: 法廷, コート, 機嫌を伺う |
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