plural cases
plural cases
Learner's definition of CASE
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[count] : a situation or occurrence that is an instance or example of something情况;事例 -
That was true in all three cases. [=instances]三个事例都符合那种情况。
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We usually ask for a 100-dollar deposit, but in this case we'll make an exception.我们通常要求交100美元押金,但这次就破例了。
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They might not let you buy the tickets yet, in which case [=and if that is true] you should try again tomorrow.他们现在可能不会售票给你,这样的话你应该明天再去试试。
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It was a case of mistaken identity. [=a situation in which someone or something is mistakenly thought to be someone or something else]那是认错对象了。
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a classic case [=a typical example] of sibling rivalry手足相争的典型例子
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[count] : a situation that is being investigated or managed by someone (such as a police officer or social worker) in an official way正式立案调查 -
Her disappearance is a case for the police.警方正式立案调查她失踪的案件。
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Detectives are on the case.侦探们正在调查此案件。
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a murder/rape/kidnapping case谋杀/强奸/绑架案
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The abused child's case was turned over to state authorities.这起虐待儿童的案件被移交给了州警察局。
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[count] grammar : a form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective showing its relationship to other words in a sentence(语法)格 4
the case : what actually exists or happens实情;情形 -
A lot of people have had trouble working with him, and that was certainly the case with me. [=I also had trouble working with him]许多人都很难与他共事,我当然也不例外。
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She had expected him to come home, but that was not to be the case. [=but that didn't happen]她曾经期望他能回家,但他没有回来。
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The doctor may or may not have been at fault, but whatever the case (may be) [=either way] the patient almost died.医生也许有错,也许没错,但不管怎样,病人已经奄奄一息了。
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Is it not the case [=isn't it true] that she took the car without permission?她擅自开走了那辆车,情况不是这样的吗?
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[count] law : a situation that will be talked about and decided in court诉讼;讼案 ◊ The phrase I rest my case can be used to say that you have finished an argument or to suggest that something proves that what you are saying is true.我的话到此为止(暗示自己所言无误,无须再争论)
— see also test case 6
[count] : a convincing argument令人信服的论据 7 [count]
a : an occurrence of a disease or an injury病例;病症 b : an occurrence of discomfort, fear, etc.不安;担心 8
[singular] : a particular person and his or her condition or character(特定处境或品性的)人 — see also basket case, head case
in any case
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used to indicate that something is true or certain regardless of what else has happened or been said无论如何;不管怎样 -
I'm not sure if I'll be at the next meeting, but I'll see you Sunday in any case. [=I may or may not see you at the next meeting, but I'll definitely see you Sunday]我不确定下次会议我是否会出席,但是无论如何我会在星期天见你。
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In any case, you still owe me five dollars.不管怎样,你还欠我五美元。
in case
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: for the purpose of being ready for something that might happen以防(万一);免得 2
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used to talk about something that might have happened or that might be true也许,说不定(用于谈及可能已经发生或者可能已成事实的事情) -
Today is our anniversary, in case you've forgotten.今天是我们的结婚纪念日,也许你已经忘记了。
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In case [=if] you're wondering, I'm looking for my glasses.你要是好奇的话,我正在找我的眼镜。
in case of
: if (something) happens如果发生;假使
in that case
: when that is considered : because of that既然那样;如果那样的话
on/off your case
informal
◊ Someone who is always or frequently criticizing you or telling you what to do is on your case and won't get off your case.不断/不再批评(或搅扰)
2 case /ˈkeɪs/ noun
plural cases
plural cases
Learner's definition of CASE
[count]
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: a box or container to hold something盒子;箱子 — see also carrying case 2
: the contents of a box一箱,一盒(某物) 3 case /ˈkeɪs/ verb
cases; cased; casing
cases; cased; casing
Learner's definition of CASE
[+ object]
: to study or watch (a house, store, etc.) with plans to rob it(行窃前)踩点 —
often used in the phrase case the joint常用于短语case the joint