checks; checked; checking
checks; checked; checking
Learner's definition of CHECK
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: to look at (something) carefully to find mistakes, problems, etc., or to make sure there is nothing wrong with it检查;核对;查看 [+ object]
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Make sure to check your spelling.务必检查一下拼写。
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She checked her makeup in the mirror.她对着镜子检查自己的妆容。
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We should check the equipment to make sure that it's working properly.我们应该检查设备,确保它运转正常。
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I checked the tires for wear. [=to see if they are worn down/out]我查看了轮胎的磨损情况。
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The guards checked my passport.警卫人员查看了我的护照。
[no object]
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+ for — see also cross-check, double-check, spot-check 2
a : to get information by looking at something, asking about something, etc.查看;查询 [+ object]
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He checked his watch and saw that it was almost noon.他看了看手表,发现快到中午了。
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I'll just check the map to see where we are.我这就查一下地图,看看我们现在的位置。
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I'll check the newspaper to see when the movie starts.我会查一下报纸,看电影几点开始。
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We were out of milk last time I checked. [=looked]我上次看的时候我们就没有牛奶了。
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“Do you have these shoes in a larger size?” “I don't know. Let me check.” [=take a look]“你们这种鞋有大号的吗?”“我不知道。让我查一下。”
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I think the door is locked, but I'll have to check (to be sure).我想门已锁上了,但我还要确认一下。
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often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 b : to look at or in (a place) in order to find or get something or someone查看(某处以寻找某物或某人) [+ object]
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If you're looking for a spoon, check the top drawer.如果要找汤匙,就查看最上面的抽屉。
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I checked his office but he wasn't there.我去他的办公室了,但是他不在那儿。
[no object]
c [+ object] : to find out if you have any (mail, messages, etc.)查看(信件、信息等) -
Did you check the mail yet today?你今天查看邮件了吗?
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She checked [=listened to] her phone messages when she got home.她到家后听了电话留言。
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He logged on and checked [=read] his e-mail.他登录查看了电子邮件。
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: to talk with someone in order to get approval, information, etc., about something征询;征得同意 [no object]
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4 [+ object]
a : to slow or stop (something or someone) from doing something放缓;停止 b hockey : to stop or hit (an opponent) in order to steal the ball or puck, defend the goal, etc.阻截 5 [+ object] US
a : to leave (something you own) with a worker at a restaurant, hotel, etc., who keeps it in a special area or room (called a checkroom) while you are there(临时)寄存,寄放 b : to give (your bags, suitcases, etc.) to a worker so that they can be loaded onto a plane or train托运(行李) c : to take (someone's bags, suitcases, etc.) to load them onto a plane or train(行李)办理托运 — see also check in 3 (below) 6
[+ object] US : to mark (something) with a check (✓) to show that it has been done, approved, etc.打钩(表完成、同意等) —
often + off 7
[no object] US, informal : to be proven to be true, accurate, etc.证明无误;相符—
usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句 — see also check out 2 (below)
check back
[phrasal verb] informal
: to return to a place, person, etc., in order to try something again or to get additional information再来看看;再来问问;再来试试 -
We are not hiring today, but check back next month.我们今天没有招聘,不过下月再来看看吧。
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I'll check back with you [=talk to you again] in about a week.大约一周后我会回访你。
check in
[phrasal verb] 1
: to report to someone when you arrive at a place (such as an airport or convention) to let them know you are there签到;报到;登记 especially : to arrive at and be given a room in a hotel, motel, etc.(尤指)入住(旅馆) — see also check-in 2
US, informal : to talk with someone in order to report or find out new information汇报;了解 —
usually + with 3
check (something) in or check in (something) : to leave or take bags, suitcases, etc., so that they can be loaded onto a plane or train办理(行李)托运
check into
[phrasal verb] 1 check into (something)
: to arrive at and be given a room in (a hotel, motel, etc.)登记入住(旅馆) 2
: to look for information about (something) : to find out the truth about (something) by getting information调查;检查a -
The police are checking into [=checking on, checking up on] his activities. [=the police are investigating his activities]警方正在调查他的活动。
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A problem like that should really be checked into carefully.像那样的问题真应该认真调查一下。
check off on
[phrasal verb] check off on (something) US, informal
: to give official approval for (something)授权;批准
check on
[phrasal verb] 1 check on (someone or something)
: to look at or examine (someone or something) to see if there are any problems查看;检查 2
: to look for information about (someone or something) : to find out the truth about (someone or something) by getting information调查;查明真相
check out
[phrasal verb] 1
a : to leave and pay for your room at a hotel, motel, etc.结账离开(旅馆) — see also checkout 2 US, informal
a : to be proven to be accurate, true, etc.得到证实;获得证明 -
I didn't believe her at first, but her story checked out.我一开始并不相信她,但她的报道经查属实。
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The description checked out when we compared it with the photograph. [=we saw that the description was accurate when we compared it with the photograph]当我们把这一描述和照片对比后,发现它属实。
b check out (something) or check (something) out : to find out if (something) is true核实 3 check out (something or someone) or check (something or someone) out
a : to look at (something or someone) in order to find problems, mistakes, etc.检查 -
We carefully checked out the car for defects.我们仔细检查了这辆汽车,看看有什么毛病。
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He had problems with his computer and asked the technician to check it out.他的电脑出了些问题,于是请技术人员进行检查。
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He needs to get checked out by a doctor.他需要接受医生的检查。
b informal : to look at (someone or something that is attractive or interesting)打量,观望(有趣的人或事物) -
When she walked into the room, all the guys were checking her out.当她走进房间时,所有人都在打量她。
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Just check out his new car!看看他的新车!
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We're going to the mall to check out that new clothing store.我们要去购物中心逛逛那家新开的服装店。
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often used in the phrase check it out to direct someone's attention to something常用于短语check it out,引起某人对某事物的注意 4 check out (something) or check (something) out
a : to borrow (something) from a library(从图书馆)借 b US : to add up the cost of the goods that someone buys in a store (such as a supermarket) and accept payment for them结账;收款 also : to pay for the goods that you buy in a store结账;付款 — see also checkout
check over
[phrasal verb] check (something or someone) over or check over (something or someone)
: to look at (something or someone) in a careful way to find problems, mistakes, etc.检查;核查;查看 -
checking the new cars over查验这批新车
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The doctors checked him over for bruises.医生们仔细查看了他身上的瘀伤。
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Be sure to check over each item on the list for any mistakes.一定要仔细核对单子上列的每项内容,避免出现任何差错。
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She checked herself over [=she looked at herself carefully] in the mirror before going to the party.她去参加派对前对着镜子仔细查看了自己的装束。
check through
[phrasal verb] check through (something)
: to look at the parts of (a group of things)检查;核对
check up on
[phrasal verb] check up on (someone or something)
: to find or look for information about (someone or something) often in order to find out the truth检查;查询;核实 2 check /ˈtʃɛk/ noun
plural checks
plural checks
Learner's definition of CHECK
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[count] : the act or process of looking at or examining something to find out information or see if there is anything wrong with it检查;核对;调查 -
Please give the schedule a check to see if the times are correct.请核对日程安排,看看时间是否正确。
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I gave the ingredients list a quick check to see if the cereal contained any sugar.我快速看了一下成分表,看看这种麦片是否含糖。
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She ran/did a quick check of the computer to make sure it was working properly.她快速查了一遍电脑,以确定它在正常运转。
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They did a sound check [=tested the sound equipment] before the concert.音乐会开始之前他们测试了音响设备。
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All government employees are subject to a security check. [=all government employees are investigated to see if they can be trusted]所有政府雇员都要接受安全审查。
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You should keep a close check on your blood pressure. [=you should watch your blood pressure closely]你应该密切留意你的血压变化。
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The police ran a check on the license plate and found out that the car had been stolen.警方对车牌进行核对后发现这辆车是偷来的。
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a : something that stops or limits another thing制止(手段);抑制(手段) —
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a system that acts/serves as a check on the governor's power [=a system that limits the governor's power]制约州长权力的一种机制
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The store hired a guard to put a check on shoplifting. [=to reduce or stop shoplifting]商店雇用了一名保安,以防店内货品失窃。
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The government has lowered interest rates in an attempt to put a check on inflation.政府降低了利率,试图以此抑制通货膨胀。
— see also checks and balances b hockey : an act of hitting or stopping a player in order to steal the ball or puck, defend a goal, etc.(冰球的)阻截 3
[count] US check or British cheque : a piece of paper that is used to make a payment to someone using the money in a bank account支票 -
He made out the check to me and signed it, and I deposited it in my account.他开了张支票给我并在上面签了名,我把它存入了我的银行账户。
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Do you want to pay in cash, by check, or by credit card?您是付现金,还是用支票或信用卡支付?
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write/cash/draw a check开具/兑现/支取支票
— compare money order; see also blank check, traveler's check 4
[count] US : a bill for the food and drinks that are served in a restaurant(餐馆吃饭的)账单 5
a [count] US : a mark ✓ that is used to show that something (such as an item on a list) has been noted, done, etc.钩号,对号,核对号 — called also (US) check mark, (chiefly British) tick
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“So you'll be here at 6 o'clock on the dot.” “Check.” [=yes, I will be here at 6 o'clock]“这么说你将在6点整准时到这儿。”“对。”
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“Do you have the camera?” “Check.” “The umbrella?” “Check.”“你带照相机了吗?”“带了。”“雨伞呢?”“带了。”
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a : a room in a restaurant, theater, etc., where you can leave something that you do not want to carry or wear(餐馆、剧院等的)衣帽间 -
He left his coat at the coat check. [=checkroom, coatroom, (chiefly Brit) cloakroom]他把大衣放在了衣帽间。
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a hat check衣帽间
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When she was younger she worked as a coat-check/hat-check girl. [=a woman whose job is to take and return the things that people leave in a checkroom]她年轻时曾在衣帽间当服务生。
b : a ticket that is given to you when you leave something (such as a hat or a coat) that you will return for later寄存凭证 — see also rain check 7
[noncount] : a situation in the game of chess in which a player's king can be captured on the opponent's next turn and must be protected or moved(国际象棋)将军 — compare checkmate
in check
: under control受到控制—
used with keep or hold与keep或hold连用 3 check /ˈtʃɛk/ noun
plural checks
plural checks
Learner's definition of CHECK
[count]
: a pattern of squares in different colors格子图案 —
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 -
a check [=checked, checkered] fabric方格布料
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a tablecloth with a check [=checked, checkered] pattern有方格图案的桌布