| 单词 | check |
| 释义 | check 1. v., n., & int. --v 1. tr. (also absol.) a examine the accuracy, quality, or condition of. b (often foll. by that + clause) make sure; verify; establish to one's satisfaction (checked that the doors were locked; checked the train times). 2. tr. a stop or slow the motion of; curb, restrain (progress was checked by bad weather). b colloq. find fault with; rebuke. 3. tr. Chess move a piece into a position that directly threatens (the opposing king). 4. intr. US agree or correspond when compared. 5. tr. US mark with a tick etc. 6. tr. US deposit (luggage etc.) for storage or dispatch. 7. intr. (of hounds) pause to ensure or regain scent. --n 1. a means or act of testing or ensuring accuracy, quality, satisfactory condition, etc. 2. a a stopping or slowing of motion; a restraint on action. b a rebuff or rebuke. c a person or thing that restrains. 3. Chess (also as int.) a the exposure of a king to direct attack from an opposing piece. b an announcement of this by the attacking player. 4. US a bill in a restaurant. 5. esp. US a token of identification for left luggage etc. 6. US Cards a counter used in various games. 7. a temporary loss of the scent in hunting. 8. a crack or flaw in timber. --int US expressing assent or agreement. Phrases and idioms check in 1. arrive or register at a hotel, airport, etc. 2. record the arrival of. check-in n. the act or place of checking in. check into register one's arrival at (a hotel etc.). check-list a list for reference and verification. check-nut = lock-nut. check off mark on a list etc. as having been examined or dealt with. check on examine carefully or in detail; ascertain the truth about; keep a watch on (a person, work done, etc.). check out 1. (often foll. by of) leave a hotel etc. with due formalities. 2. US investigate; examine for authenticity or suitability. check over examine for errors; verify. check-rein a rein attaching one horse's rein to another's bit, or preventing a horse from lowering its head. check through inspect or examine exhaustively; verify successive items of. check up ascertain, verify, make sure. check-up n. a thorough (esp. medical) examination. check up on = check on. check-valve a valve allowing flow in one direction only. in check under control, restrained. Derivatives checkable adj. Etymology: ME f. OF eschequier play chess, give check to, and OF eschec, ult. f. Pers. sah king 2. n. 1. a pattern of small squares. 2. fabric having this pattern. Etymology: ME, prob. f. CHEQUER 3. US var. of CHEQUE. |
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