英语词汇“check”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	check
释义	check —check /tʃek/ Ⅰ exclamation _US ► F0 used to say yes to someone who is making certain that all the things on a list have been dealt with or included: » "Did you bring your sleeping bag?" "Check." "Pillow?" "Check."Thesaurus⁺: ↑Yes, no and not Ⅱ noun (CHESS) in check _SPECIALIZED 1 F0 If your king is in check in the game of chess, it is being directly attacked by the other player: » Your king is in check from my knight.→ _{SEE ALSO} CHECKMATE(Cf. ↑checkmate)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Chess give check _SPECIALIZED 2 F0 In chess, to give check is to directly attack the other player's king: » I think I should have given check at move 23 instead of trying to find a safer square for the rook.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Chess 3 F0 _SPECIALIZED In chess, if you directly attack the other player's king, you usually say check. Thesaurus⁺: ↑Chess Ⅲ noun (LIMIT) hold/keep sth in check 1 F0 to limit something: » We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Limiting and restricting , ↑Preventing and impeding checks and balances 2 F0 rules intended to prevent one person or group from having too much power within an organization: » A system of checks and balances exists to ensure that our government is truly democratic.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Limiting and restricting , ↑Preventing and impeding Ⅳ noun [C or U] (PATTERN) ► F0 a pattern of squares formed by lines of different colours crossing each other: » a shirt with a pattern of blue and yellow checks» a grey check suitThesaurus⁺: ↑Patterns and shapes Ⅴ noun [C] (EXAMINATION) ► B1 an examination of something in order to make certain that it is correct or the way it should be: » The soldiers gave their equipment a final check before setting off.» "I can't find my keys." "Have another check in/through your jacket pockets."» Security checks have become really strict at the airport.» The police are carrying out spot checks on (= quick examinations of a limited number of) drivers over the Christmas period to test for alcohol levels.» It's my job to keep a check on stock levels.» I'll just run a check on (= find information about) that name for you in the computer.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Testing, checking and experimenting Ⅵ noun [C] (MARK) ► A2 _{US FOR} TICK(Cf. ↑tick) noun ^(MARK)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Specific signs and symbols , ↑Signs, signals and symbols Ⅶ noun [C] (MONEY) ► F0 _{US FOR} CHEQUE(Cf. ↑cheque)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Forms of money and methods of payment • • • Extra Examples:» We make a fortnightly check on supplies.» They carried out the pre-flight checks.» I made one last check that we had not forgotten anything.» Can you have a check in the kitchen to see if my keys are in there? Ⅷ noun [C] (RESTAURANT) ► A2 _{US FOR} BILL(Cf. ↑bill) noun ^{(REQUEST FOR PAYMENT)}: » Can I have the check, please?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Bills and invoices Ⅸ verb [I or T] (EXAMINE) ↑Verb Endings for check 1 A2 to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or suitable by examining it or them quickly: » You should always check your oil, water, and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.» Customs stopped us and checked (= searched) our bags for alcohol and cigarettes.» After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes.» The doctor will call next week to check on your progress.» My wife checks on (= visits) our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's alright.» [+ (that)] I always check (that) I've shut the windows before I leave the house.» He double-checked all the doors (= checked them all twice) before leaving the house.→ _{SEE ALSO} CROSSCHECK(Cf. ↑crosscheck)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Testing, checking and experimenting 2 B1 to find out about something: » [+ question word] I rang them yesterday to check when they were arriving.» [+ to infinitive] If you're near the garage, could you check to see (= ask) if the car's ready?» If you're unsure of your legal rights, I would check with (= ask) a lawyer. • • • Extra Examples:» It's a good idea to check the flight departure time before you leave for the airport.» I'd like to check my bank balance, please.» Patricia has checked the reports and can vouch for the accuracy of the information.» You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a year.» Remember to go over your essay checking for grammar and spelling mistakes before you hand it in to me. Ⅹ verb [I or T] (MARK) ↑Verb Endings for check ► A1 _{US FOR} TICK(Cf. ↑tick) noun ^(MARK)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Specific signs and symbols , ↑Signs, signals and symbols Ⅺ verb [I] _{MAINLY US} (AGREE) ↑Verb Endings for check ► F0 If information checks, it agrees with other information: » Her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Approving and approval Ⅻ verb [T] (STOP) ↑Verb Endings for check ► F0 to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing: » They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restricting ⅩⅢ verb [T] _SPECIALIZED (CHESS) ↑Verb Endings for check ► F0 in the game of chess, to put the other player's king under direct attack, so that the other player is forced to defend against the attack in their next moveThesaurus⁺: ↑Chess ⅩⅣ verb [T] _US (LEAVE) ↑Verb Endings for check ► F0 to leave something with someone at a particular place, so that they can take care of it for a short time: » It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Placing and positioning an object
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