英语词汇“case”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	case
释义	case —case /keɪs/ Ⅰ noun (CONTAINER) 1 A2 [C] a container or box for storing things in → _{SEE ALSO} BOOKCASE(Cf. ↑bookcase), BRIEFCASE(Cf. ↑briefcase), PILLOWCASE(Cf. ↑pillowcase)Thesaurus⁺: ↑General and miscellaneous containers a case of wine, etc. 2 F0 a box holding twelve bottles of wine or another type of alcoholic drink, or the twelve bottles and their contents Thesaurus⁺: ↑General and miscellaneous containers • • • Extra Examples:» 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. Ⅱ noun (PROBLEM) 1 B2 [C] a problem, a series of events or a person being dealt with by police, doctors, lawyers, etc.: » Several social workers have looked into the child's case.» The detective on the case (= responsible for solving it) has been suspended from duty.» When he first went for treatment at the hospital he seemed to be a hopeless case (= a person who could not be cured).Thesaurus⁺: ↑People who receive medical treatmentThesaurus⁺: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsThesaurus⁺: ↑Relating to detection and solving crimes 2 B2 [C] _LEGAL a matter to be decided by a judge in a law court: » a murder case» The case will go before the European Court next month.» She accused her employer of unlawful dismissal and won/lost her case.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Court cases, orders and decisions • • • Extra Examples:» 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. Ⅲ noun (SITUATION) 1 B1 [C] a particular situation or example of something: » Over a hundred people were injured, in several cases seriously.» Jobs are hard to find but in his case that's not the problem because he has so much experience.» I wouldn't normally agree but I'll make an exception in this case.» The number of new cases of the illness appears to be declining.» We have lots of applications from people who want to study here and in each case we consider the candidate very carefully.» She was suffering from an extreme case of sunburn.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Samples and examplesThesaurus⁺: ↑Situations and circumstances in that case 2 B2 because of the mentioned situation: » There's no coffee left? In that case I'll have tea.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reason (not) the case 3 B1 (not) true: » If that is the case then I will be very disappointed.Thesaurus⁺: ↑True, real, false, and unreal in any case 4 B2 also: » I don't want to go and in any case, I haven't been invited.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Also, extra, and in addition (just) in case 5 B1 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.» Bring a map in case you get lost.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Possible and probable in the case of sth/sb 6 F0 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.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Samples and examples a case of sth 7 F0 used when a situation is of a particular type: » She doesn't want to work full-time, it's a case of having to.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Situations and circumstances a case in point 8 F0 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.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Samples and examples as the case might be (_ALSO whatever the case might be) 8 F0 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.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Being based on or depending on something • • • Extra Examples:» 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 . Ⅳ noun [C or U] _SPECIALIZED (GRAMMAR) ► F0 any 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: » the accusative/dative caseThesaurus⁺: ↑Grammatical terms Ⅴ noun [S] (ARGUMENT) ► C2 arguments, facts, and reasons in support of or against something: » There's a good case for/against bringing in new regulations.» The case against cigarette advertising is becoming stronger all the time.» She's very busy so don't overstate the case - just give her the facts.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Reasons and explanations • • • Extra Examples:» 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. Ⅵ verb _SLANG case the joint► F0 to look at a place with the intention of stealing from it later: » He looked around shiftily, as if he was casing the joint.Thesaurus⁺: ↑StealingThesaurus⁺: ↑Using the eyes , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lenses , ↑The eye and surrounding area , ↑Perceptive
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