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check check ★★★★☆/tʃe̱k/1[VERB	动词]See also:cross-check；检查；审查；核实 If you check something such as a piece of information or a document, you make sure that it is correct or satisfactory.   [V n]  [V]  [V wh]  [V that]  [V with n]  [usu with supp]Check the accuracy of everything in your CV...请核对简历中的每个细节，务必准确无误。It's worth checking each item for obvious flaws...有必要逐件检查一下是否有明显的瑕疵。I think there is an age limit, but I'd have to check...我觉得有年龄限制，不过我得去核实一下。She hadn't checked whether she had a clean ironed shirt...她没有预先看看自己是否有熨烫好的干净衬衫。He checked that he had his room key...他确认自己带了房间钥匙。I shall need to check with the duty officer.我要向值班员核实一下。He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure.他被实时监测，定时量血压。...a security check.安全检查2[VERB	动词]检查，查看(以确保一切正常) If you check on someone or something, you make sure they are in a safe or satisfactory condition.   [V on n]Stephen checked on her several times during the night...斯蒂芬夜里起来看了她好几遍。He decided to check on things at the warehouse.他决定去仓库查看一下。3[VERB	动词]在…上打钩（以确定其正确、已选定或已处理） If you check something that is written on a piece of paper, you put a mark, like a V with the right side extended, next to it to show that something is correct or has been selected or dealt with.   [V n]  [AM 美]Frequently, men who check answer (b) have not actually had the experience of being repeatedly rejected by women.多数情况下，选(b)的男人没有真的尝过三番五次被女人拒绝的滋味。in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 tick4[VERB	动词]控制；防止；抑制 To check something, usually something bad, means to stop it from spreading or continuing.   [V n]Sex education is also expected to help check the spread of AIDS.人们还希望性教育有助于控制艾滋病的蔓延。...free press that will check corruption by ensuring total transparency in government.通过确保政府行政完全透明来抑制腐败的新闻自由5[VERB	动词](使)突然停下；(使)停住 If you check yourself or if something checks you, you suddenly stop what you are doing or saying.   [V pron-refl]  [V n]He was about to lose his temper but checked himself in time...他刚要发火，不过又及时克制住了。I held up one finger to check him.我竖起一根手指头制止了他。6[VERB	动词]托运(行李) When you check your luggage at an airport, you give it to an official so that it can be taken on to your plane.   [V n]  [V n prep/adv]  [V P n (not pron)]  [Also V n P]We arrived at the airport, checked our baggage and wandered around the gift shops...我们到了机场，托运了行李，到礼品店里逛了逛。You can check your baggage right through to its final destination.你可以把行李直接托运到终点。To check in your luggage means the same as to check it.check in 同 checkThey checked in their luggage and found seats in the departure lounge.他们办完行李托运，到候机室找了座位坐下。7[N-COUNT	可数名词](餐馆的)结账单 The check in a restaurant is a piece of paper on which the price of your meal is written and which you are given before you pay.   [mainly AM 主美]in BRIT, use 英国英语用 bill8[CONVENTION	惯用语](国际象棋中)“将军” In a game of chess, you say check when you are attacking your opponent's king. 9[N-COUNT	可数名词](通常为两种颜色的)方格图案，格子图案 A pattern of squares, usually of two colours, can be referred to as checks or a check .   [oft N n]Styles include stripes and checks.款式包括条纹的和格子的。...a red and white check dress.红白相间的格子连衣裙10[PHRASE	短语]受到控制的；被控制住的 If something or someone is held in check or is kept in check, they are controlled and prevented from becoming too great or powerful.   [V inflects]Life on Earth will become unsustainable unless population growth is held in check...人口增长要是不加控制的话，地球上的生命将无法持续发展。He's found someone with a bit of fight to keep him in check.他发现有个厉害的主儿能镇住他了。11同 cheque A check is the same as a cheque .   [AM 美]12See also:double-check；rain check；spot check；  相关词组：check in check off check out check up  check1 verbcheck2 nouncheckcheck1 /tʃek/ ●●● S1 W2 verb  Entry menu Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1find out [intransitive, transitive] to do something in order to find out whether something really is correct, true, or in good condition:  Check the tiles carefully before you buy them. A first rule in solving any mystery is to check the facts. Fill in the cash book carefully and always check your calculations.check (that) Check that all the doors are locked securely.check whether/how/who etc Let me just check whether the potatoes are cooked. They paused to check how the other climbers were getting on.check (something) for something I checked the typing for errors. Turn the tap on and check for leaks.check something against/with something (=compare something with something else to see whether they are the same) You must check the evidence against other sources and decide if it is reliable. Positive test results are double-checked (=looked at twice) to make absolutely sure.2ask somebody [intransitive, transitive] to ask someone whether something is correct, true, or allowed:  I’m not authorized to give you a refund – I’ll have to check first.check (that) Make a phone call to check that you’re writing to the right person.check whether/how/who etc Call the factory to check whether the beds can be delivered today.check with Check with your doctor before going on a diet.3not do something [transitive] to suddenly stop yourself from saying or doing something because you realize it would be better not to:  I had to check the urge to laugh out loud.check yourself He grinned, and then checked himself, not wanting to upset Jack.4stop something [transitive] to stop something bad from getting worse or continuing to happen:  The police are failing to take adequate measures to check the growth in crime.5bags/cases etc [transitive] American English, check in British English to leave your bags at an official place so they can be put on a plane or a train, or to take someone’s bags in order to do this:  Any luggage over five kilos must be checked.6make a mark [transitive] American English to make a mark (✓) next to an answer, something on a list etc to show you have chosen it, that it is correct, or that you have dealt with it SYN tick British English7Check American English spoken say this when someone mentions each thing on a list, to tell them that you have it or have done it:  ‘Passport?’ ‘Check.’ ‘Ticket?’ ‘Check’.THESAURUScheck to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly: · I’ll just check the water level in the battery.· The immigration officer checked their passports.· We need to check the building for structural damage.examine to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out something about it: · Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine.· The police will examine the weapon for fingerprints.inspect to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly, especially when it is your job to do this: · The building is regularly inspected by a fire-safety officer.· Some insurance people have already been here to inspect the damage caused by the storm.go through something to examine something such as a document or plan from beginning to end, especially in order to check that it is correct: · You should go through the contract before you sign.· I’ve finished my essay, but I just need to go through it to check for spelling mistakes.double-check to check something again so that you are completely sure it is correct, safe, or working properly: · I double-checked all my calculations and they seemed fine.· Travellers should double-check flight information before setting off today.test to examine or use something in order to find out whether it works or what its qualities are, or in order to check that it is satisfactory: · Test your brakes to check they are working correctly.· These products have not been tested on animals.monitor to carefully watch or keep checking someone or something in order to see what happens over a period of time: · Doctors monitored her progress during the night.· Observers have been monitoring the situation in Burma closely.check in phrasal verb1if you check in or are checked in at a hotel or airport, you go to the desk and report that you have arrived:  Check in two hours before the flight.check in at He checked in at the Europa Hotel.check somebody ↔ in Airline employees were checking in passengers. →check-in2check something ↔ in to leave your bags at an official place so they can be put on a plane or a train, or to take someone’s bags in order to do this:  I said goodbye and went to check in my suitcases.3American English to call someone to tell them that you are safe or where you are:  He just called to check in and tell them how he was doing.4if a user of a social networking system checks in to a place, they show on the system that they are therecheck something ↔ off phrasal verb to write a mark next to something on a list to show that you have chosen it, dealt with it, or made sure that it is correct:  One by one he checked them off on his register.check on somebody/something phrasal verb1to make sure that someone or something is safe, is in a satisfactory state, or is doing what they should be doing:  Honey, can you go upstairs and check on the kids? My neighbour comes in once a week to check on things and feed the fish.2to try to find out if something is true or correct:  He wanted to check on the girl’s story.check out phrasal verb1make sure a)check something ↔ out to make sure that something is actually true, correct, or acceptable  SYN  investigate:  I made a phone call to check out his address.check out with Check it out with your boss before you do anything. b)if information checks out, it is proved to be true, correct, or acceptable:  His credit record checks out.2look at somebody/something check somebody/something ↔ out to look at someone or something because they are interesting or attractive:  If I hear about a website that sounds interesting, I check it out. Hey, check out that car!3get information check somebody ↔ out informal to get information about someone, especially to find out if they are suitable for something:  I’ll check them out as potential employers.4hotel to leave a hotel after paying the bill:  We checked out at noon. →checkout5books check something ↔ out American English to borrow a book from a library:  The library allows you to check out six books at a time.check something/somebody ↔ over phrasal verb1to look closely at something to make sure it is correct or acceptable:  They spent the rest of the morning checking over their equipment.2to examine someone to make sure they are healthy:  I’d like the doctor to check you over and do a few tests.check up on somebody/something phrasal verb1to try to find out if someone is doing what they said they would do or what you want them to do:  Don’t worry; no one is going to check up on you.2to make sure that something is true or correct:  Dustin called me to check up on some facts.check1 verbcheck2 nouncheckcheck2 ●●● S1 W3 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1finding out [countable] the process of finding out if something is safe, correct, true, or in the condition it should becheck on the need for tighter checks on arms sales Conduct regular checks on your water quality.run/carry out/make a check I decided to run a check on all personnel. I keep a careful check on my blood pressure.have a check British English Have a check in your bag first and see if it’s there. the airport’s routine security checks random drug checkshealth/medical/dental etc check (=a test done to make sure you are healthy)spot check (=a quick check of one thing among a group of things, that you do without warning) a spot check on the accounts2keep/hold somebody/something in check keep someone or something under control:  You must learn to keep your emotions in check. attempts to keep global warming in check He made an effort to hold himself in check.3a control on something [countable usually singular] something that controls something else and stops it from getting worse, continuing to happen etccheck on Higher interest rates will act as a check on public spending.4checks and balances a system that makes it possible for some people or parts of an organization to control the others, so that no particular person or part has too much power or influence5pattern [countable, uncountable] a pattern of squares, especially on cloth:  a shirt with brown and black checkscheck suit/jacket etc (=made with cloth patterned with checks) a blue cotton check dress →checked6from your bank [countable] the American spelling of chequecheck for a check for $30by check Can I pay by check?7in a restaurant [countable] American English a list that you are given in a restaurant showing what you have eaten and how much you must pay SYN bill British English► see thesaurus at bill8coat/hat check [countable] American English a)a place in a restaurant, theatre etc where you can leave your coat, bag etc to be guarded b)a ticket that you are given so you can claim your things from this place9mark [countable] American English a mark (✓) that you put next to an answer to show that it is correct or next to something on a list to show that you have dealt with it SYN tick British English10chess [uncountable] the position of the king (=most important piece) in chess where it can be directly attacked by the opponent’s piecesCOLLOCATIONSverbsdo a check· I did a quick check of all the windows, locked the door and left.make a check (=do a check)· One of the nurses makes regular checks during the night.run a check (=especially on something that is strange or suspicious)· You should run a virus check before downloading from the Internet.carry out/conduct a check formal (=do or run a check)· The police carried out a check on the car’s registration number.have a check British English· Always have a final check to make sure you’ve got your ticket and passport.give something a check· I’d like you to give the car a careful check.keep a check on somebody/something (=check something regularly)· Keep a check on your baby’s temperature.go for a medical/dental etc check· She advised me to go for a medical check.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + checka quick check· A quick check showed that someone had been in the room.a thorough/careful check· An engineer gave the computer a thorough check.a routine check (=happening as a normal part of a process)· I went to the doctor for a routine health check.a random check (=done without any definite pattern)· Customs officials were carrying out random checks on cars.a regular check· It’s vital to keep a regular check on your bank balance.a close check (=a careful one)· His teacher was keeping a close check on his progress.a safety/security check· The security checks at the airport can take a long time.a health/medical check· People over 60 should have regular medical checks.a background check (=to get information about someone’s previous work, education, family etc)· The company conducts background checks on security employees.a credit check (=to get information about someone’s financial history)· Banks usually do a credit check before they give you a loan.a spot check (=a quick check of one thing in a group done to obtain information)· They did a spot check on 160 vehicles to see how many passengers were wearing seat belts.a spell check (=a process in which a computer program tells you if you have spelt words wrong)· Have you done a spell check on your essay?

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I'll go and check.’          “玛丽在办公室吗？”“请稍等，我去看看。”                          checksth                          ◆          Hang on—I just need to check my email.          稍等，我得查看一下我的电邮。                          check(that)…                          ◆          Go and check (that) I've locked the windows.          去查看一下我是不是把窗户锁上了。                          check(with sb) (what/whether, etc…)                          ◆          You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight.          你最好向简核实一下她今晚要见我们的时间。                          ☞see also                                                    cross-check                                              ,                                                    double-check                                                                control        控制                    3                  [transitive          ]                          checksth                          to control sth; to stop sth from increasing or getting worse            控制；抑制；阻止                                    ◆          The government is determined to check the growth of public spending.          政府决心要控制公共开支的增长。                            4                  [transitive          ]                          to stop yourself from saying or doing sth or from showing a particular emotion            克制，抑制（做某事或表露感情）                                    checksth                          ◆          to check your anger/laughter/tears          忍住怒火╱笑╱眼泪                          checkyourself                          ◆          She wanted to tell him the whole truth but she checked herself—it wasn't the right moment.          她本想告诉他全部真相，但是又忍住了，当时还不是时候。                            coats/bags/cases        外套；包；箱子                    5                  [transitive          ]                          checksth                          (            NAmE)                    to leave coats, bags, etc. in an official place (called a                                                            checkroom                                          ) while you are visiting a club, restaurant, etc.            存放；寄放                                    ◆          Do you want to check your coats?          你们要寄放外套吗？                            6                  [transitive          ]                          checksth                          (            NAmE)                    to leave bags or cases with an official so that they can be put on a plane or train            托运（行李）                                      make mark        标上符号                    7                  [transitive          ]                          checksth                (          NAmE)                          (                      BrE                    tick          )                          to put a mark (✓) next to an item on a list, an answer, etc.            标记号；打上钩；打对号                                    ◆          Check the box next to the right answer.          在正确答案旁边的方框中打钩。                                    PHRASAL VERBS                    ★        ˌcheck ˈin (at…)                              to go to a desk in a hotel, an airport, etc. and tell an official there that you have arrived              （在旅馆、机场等）登记，报到                                            ◆            Please check in at least an hour before departure.            请至少在飞机起飞前一小时办理登机手续。                                ◆            We've checked in at the hotel.            我们已经在旅馆登记入住。                                ☞related noun                                                            check-in                                                                                ★        ˌcheck sth↔ˈin                              to leave bags or cases with an official to be put on a plane or train              托运（行李）                                            ◆            We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge.            我们托运行李后直接进入候机室。                                ☞related noun                                                            check-in                                                                                ★        ˈcheck into…                              to arrive at a hotel or private hospital to begin your stay there              登记入住（旅馆或私立医院）                                            ◆            He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee.            他昨天住进了伦敦一家最高级的诊所，准备做膝部手术。                                      ˌcheck sb/sth↔ˈoff                  (            NAmE)                                (                          BrE                        ˌtick sb/sth ˈoff            )                                to put a mark (✓) beside a name or an item on a list to show that sth has been dealt with              给…画上钩；给…打核对号                                            ◆            Check the names off as the guests arrive.            客人到来时在其姓名上打钩。                                      ★        ˈcheck on sb/sth                              to make sure that there is nothing wrong with sb/sth              核实，检查（是否一切正常）                                            ◆            I'll just go and check on the children.            我去看看孩子们。                                      ˌcheck ˈout                              to be found to be true or acceptable after being examined              （经检查）得到证实，获得证明                                            ◆            The local police found her story didn't check out.            当地警方证实她的说法不成立。                                      ★        ˌcheck ˈout (of…)                              to pay your bill and leave a hotel, etc.              结账离开（旅馆等）                                            ◆            Guests should check out of their rooms by noon.            客人必须在中午以前办理退房手续。                                ☞related noun                                                            checkout                                                             (2                )                                                                ˌcheck sb/sth↔ˈout                  1                      to find out if sth is correct, or if sb is acceptable              调查；查证；核实                                            ◆            The police are checking out his alibi.            警察在查证他不在案发现场的证据。                                ◆            We'll have to check him out before we employ him.            我们得先调查一下才雇用他。                                    2                      (              informal)                        to look at or examine a person or thing that seems interesting or attractive              察看，观察（有趣或有吸引力的人或事物）                                            ◆            Check out the prices at our new store!            看一看我们新商店的价格吧！                                ◆            Hey, check out that car!            嘿，看看那辆车！                                      ˌcheck sth↔ˈout                              to borrow sth from an official place, for example a book from a library              （从图书馆等）借出                                            ◆            The book has been checked out in your name.            这本书已用你的名字从图书馆借出。                                      ★        ˌcheck ˈover/ˈthrough↔sth                              to examine sth carefully to make sure that it is correct or acceptable              仔细检查；核对；核查                                            ◆            Check over your work for mistakes.            仔细检查你的作业以防有错。                                      ★        ˌcheck ˈup on sb                              to make sure that sb is doing what they should be doing              监督；督促                                            ◆            My parents are always checking up on me.            我父母总是督促我。                                      ˌcheck ˈup on sth                              to find out if sth is true or correct              查证；核实                                            ◆            I need to check up on a few things before I can decide.            我得核实几件事情才能作决定。                                                    noun        ★                                  examination        检查                    1        ★                  [countable          ]                          check(for/on sth)                          an act of making sure that sth is safe, correct or in good condition by examining it            检查，查看（是否安全、正确、状况良好）                                    ◆          Could you give the tyres a check?          你能检查一下轮胎吗？                          ◆          a health check          体格检查                          ◆          The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police.          警方作例行检查时在他们的车里搜出了毒品。                          ◆          a check for spelling mistakes          检查有无拼写错误                          ◆          I'll just have a quick check to see if the letter's arrived yet.          我要快速查看一下，看看那封信是否已经寄到。                          ◆          It is vital to            keep a check onyour speed            (= look at it regularly in order to control it).                    经常检查并控制你的车速是至关重要的。                          ☞see also                                                    reality check                                                                investigation        调查                    2        ★                  [countable          ]                          check(on sb/sth)                          an investigation to find out more information about sth            调查；审查                                    ◆          The police            ran a checkon the registration number of the car.                    警方对那辆车的牌照号码进行了调查。                          ◆          Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post?          莫里斯先生申请这个职位时对他进行调查了吗？                            control        控制                    3                  [countable          ]                          check(on/to sth)                          (            formal)                    something that delays the progress of sth else or stops it from getting worse            阻碍进程的事物；阻止恶化的事物                                    ◆          A cold spring will provide a natural check on the number of insects.          寒冷的春季会自然控制昆虫的数量。                            4        checks                  [plural          ]                          (            formal)                    rules that are designed to control the amount of power, especially political power, that one person or group has            （对政治等权力的）规定，条令，约束                                    ☞see also                                                    checks and balances                                                                pattern        图案                    5                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          a pattern of squares, usually of two colours            （通常指双色的）方格图案，方格，格子                                    ◆          Do you prefer checks or stripes?          你喜欢方格还是条纹？                          ◆          a check shirt/suit          格子衬衫╱西服                          ◆          a yellow and red check skirt          红黄色相间的方格裙子                          ☞see also                                                    checked                                                                money        钱                    6                  [countable          ]                (          US)                =                                                    cheque                                                                7                  [countable          ]                (          NAmE)                =                                                    bill                                                              ◆          Can I have the check, please?          请给我结账。                          ☞synonyms at                                                    bill                                                                for coats/bags        外套；包                    8                  [countable          ]                (          NAmE)                coat ~                  a place in a club, restaurant, etc. where you can leave your coat or bag            （俱乐部、餐馆等外套、包的）寄存处，存放处                                      9                  [countable          ]                          (            NAmE)                    a ticket that you get when you leave your coat, bag, etc. in, for example, a restaurant or theatre            （餐馆或剧院等的）存物牌，存放证                                      in game        竞技活动                    10                  [uncountable          ]                          (in          chess          国际象棋          )                          a position in which a player's king            (= the most important piece)can be directly attacked by the other player's pieces            被将军的局面                                    ◆          There, you're in check.          瞧，将你一军。                          ☞see also                                                    checkmate                                                                mark        符号                    11                  (          also          ˈcheck mark          )                (          both NAmE)                          (                      BrE                    tick          )                          [countable          ]                          a mark (✓) put beside a sum or an item on a list, usually to show that it has been checked or done or is correct            核对号；对号；钩号                                    ☞compare                                                    cross                                                   n.                           (1              )                                ,                                                    X                                                     (4              )                                                  IDIOM              hold/keep sth in ˈcheck                              to keep sth under control so that it does not spread or get worse              控制；制止                                                  ☞more at                                    rain check                                                    exclamation                    used to show that you agree with sb or that sth on a list has been dealt with        行；已经办好                    ◆      ‘Do you have your tickets?’ ‘Check.’ ‘Passport?’ ‘Check.’      “你有票吗？”“有。”“护照呢？”“有。”                      SYNONYMS 同义词辨析                                                  check            examine              ◆inspect              ◆go over sth                                      These words all mean to look closely to make sure that everything is correct, in good condition, or acceptable.                以上各词均含仔细检查、审查之义。                                                    ■              check              to look at sth closely to make sure that everything is correct, in good condition, safe or satisfactory                指检查、审查、核查，以确保完好、正常和安全：                                            ◆                Check your work before handing it in.                交作业前先检查一遍。                                                    ■              examine              to look at sb/sth closely to see if there is anything wrong or to find the cause of a problem                指仔细检查或检验人或事物，以确认有无问题或找出问题所在：                                            ◆                The goods were examined for damage on arrival.                货物到达时已检查是否有破损。                                                    ■              inspect              to look at sb/sth closely to make sure that everything is satisfactory; to officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable                指检查、查看、审视，以确保一切妥当；视察（学校、工厂等）：                                            ◆                Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them.                要确保在签收货物之前进行检验。                                                          ◆                The Tourist Board inspects all recommended hotels at least once a year.                旅游局至少每年视察一次所有举荐的旅馆。                                      check, examine or inspect?              用 check、examine 还是 inspect？                                      All these words can be used when you are looking for possible problems, but only                checkis used for mistakes.                以上各词均可用于检查可能出现的问题，但检查错误只用 check：                                            ◆                Examine/Inspect your work before handing it in.                            Only                examineis used when looking for the cause of a problem.                查找问题的原因只用 examine：                                            ◆                The doctor checked/inspected her but could find nothing wrong.                                            Examineis used more often about a professional person.                                  *examine 较常用于专业人员所做的检查：                                                            ◆                The surveyor examined the walls for signs of damp.                房屋鉴定人检查了墙壁，看是否有水渍。                                            Inspectis used more often about an official.                                  *inspect 较常用于官方检查：                                                            ◆                Public health officials were called in to inspect the restaurant.                公共卫生官员奉召来视察了这家餐馆。                                                    ■              go over sth              to check sth carefully for mistakes, damage or anything dangerous                指仔细检查是否有错误、损坏或危险：                                            ◆                Go over your work for spelling mistakes before you hand it in.                交作业前仔细检查一下拼写错误。                                                    PATTERNS                              ◆                to check/examine/inspect/go over (sth)                  forsth                                                            ◆                to check/examine/inspect/go over sth                  to see if / to see if                                                              ◆                to check/examine/inspect/go over sth                  carefully / carefully                                                                                      check              /        tʃek                ;          NAmE                tʃek                /             www.ankiedu.club

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Collins	check ★★★★☆ /tʃe̱k/ 1 [VERB 动词]See also:cross-check ；检查；审查；核实 If you check something such as a piece of information or a document, you make sure that it is correct or satisfactory. [V n] [V] [V wh] [V that] [V with n] [usu with supp] Check the accuracy of everything in your CV... 请核对简历中的每个细节，务必准确无误。 It's worth checking each item for obvious flaws... 有必要逐件检查一下是否有明显的瑕疵。 I think there is an age limit, but I'd have to check... 我觉得有年龄限制，不过我得去核实一下。 She hadn't checked whether she had a clean ironed shirt... 她没有预先看看自己是否有熨烫好的干净衬衫。 He checked that he had his room key... 他确认自己带了房间钥匙。 I shall need to check with the duty officer. 我要向值班员核实一下。 He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure. 他被实时监测，定时量血压。 ...a security check. 安全检查 2 [VERB 动词]检查，查看(以确保一切正常) If you check on someone or something, you make sure they are in a safe or satisfactory condition. [V on n] Stephen checked on her several times during the night... 斯蒂芬夜里起来看了她好几遍。 He decided to check on things at the warehouse. 他决定去仓库查看一下。 3 [VERB 动词]在…上打钩（以确定其正确、已选定或已处理） If you check something that is written on a piece of paper, you put a mark, like a V with the right side extended, next to it to show that something is correct or has been selected or dealt with. [V n] [AM 美] Frequently, men who check answer (b) have not actually had the experience of being repeatedly rejected by women. 多数情况下，选(b)的男人没有真的尝过三番五次被女人拒绝的滋味。 in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 tick 4 [VERB 动词]控制；防止；抑制 To check something, usually something bad, means to stop it from spreading or continuing. [V n] Sex education is also expected to help check the spread of AIDS. 人们还希望性教育有助于控制艾滋病的蔓延。 ...free press that will check corruption by ensuring total transparency in government. 通过确保政府行政完全透明来抑制腐败的新闻自由 5 [VERB 动词](使)突然停下；(使)停住 If you check yourself or if something checks you, you suddenly stop what you are doing or saying. [V pron-refl] [V n] He was about to lose his temper but checked himself in time... 他刚要发火，不过又及时克制住了。 I held up one finger to check him. 我竖起一根手指头制止了他。 6 [VERB 动词]托运(行李) When you check your luggage at an airport, you give it to an official so that it can be taken on to your plane. [V n] [V n prep/adv] [V P n (not pron)] [Also V n P] We arrived at the airport, checked our baggage and wandered around the gift shops... 我们到了机场，托运了行李，到礼品店里逛了逛。 You can check your baggage right through to its final destination. 你可以把行李直接托运到终点。 To check in your luggage means the same as to check it.check in 同 check They checked in their luggage and found seats in the departure lounge. 他们办完行李托运，到候机室找了座位坐下。 7 [N-COUNT 可数名词](餐馆的)结账单 The check in a restaurant is a piece of paper on which the price of your meal is written and which you are given before you pay. [mainly AM 主美] in BRIT, use 英国英语用 bill 8 [CONVENTION 惯用语](国际象棋中)“将军” In a game of chess, you say check when you are attacking your opponent's king. 9 [N-COUNT 可数名词](通常为两种颜色的)方格图案，格子图案 A pattern of squares, usually of two colours, can be referred to as checks or a check . [oft N n] Styles include stripes and checks. 款式包括条纹的和格子的。 ...a red and white check dress. 红白相间的格子连衣裙 10 [PHRASE 短语]受到控制的；被控制住的 If something or someone is held in check or is kept in check, they are controlled and prevented from becoming too great or powerful. [V inflects] Life on Earth will become unsustainable unless population growth is held in check... 人口增长要是不加控制的话，地球上的生命将无法持续发展。 He's found someone with a bit of fight to keep him in check. 他发现有个厉害的主儿能镇住他了。 11 同 cheque A check is the same as a cheque . [AM 美] 12 See also:double-check ；rain check ；spot check ；相关词组： check in check off check out check up
Oxford	check ★ / tʃek ; NAmE tʃek / verb , noun , exclamation check checks checked checking verb ★ examine 检查 1 ★ [transitive ] checksth (for sth) to examine sth to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable 检查；审查；核查；检验 ◆ Check the container for cracks or leaks. 检验容器是否有裂缝或者漏洞。 ◆ She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. 她把会议记录交给我审阅。 ◆ Check the oil and water before setting off. 出发前应查看一下油和水。 ◆ Check your work before handing it in. 交作业前先检查一遍。 make sure 确定 2 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to find out if sth/sb is present, correct or true or if sth is how you think it is 查明；查看；核实；弄确实 ◆ ‘Is Mary in the office?’ ‘Just a moment. I'll go and check.’ “玛丽在办公室吗？”“请稍等，我去看看。” checksth ◆ Hang on—I just need to check my email. 稍等，我得查看一下我的电邮。 check(that)… ◆ Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. 去查看一下我是不是把窗户锁上了。 check(with sb) (what/whether, etc…) ◆ You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight. 你最好向简核实一下她今晚要见我们的时间。 ☞see also cross-check , double-check control 控制 3 [transitive ] checksth to control sth; to stop sth from increasing or getting worse 控制；抑制；阻止 ◆ The government is determined to check the growth of public spending. 政府决心要控制公共开支的增长。 4 [transitive ] to stop yourself from saying or doing sth or from showing a particular emotion 克制，抑制（做某事或表露感情） checksth ◆ to check your anger/laughter/tears 忍住怒火╱笑╱眼泪 checkyourself ◆ She wanted to tell him the whole truth but she checked herself—it wasn't the right moment. 她本想告诉他全部真相，但是又忍住了，当时还不是时候。 coats/bags/cases 外套；包；箱子 5 [transitive ] checksth ( NAmE) to leave coats, bags, etc. in an official place (called a checkroom ) while you are visiting a club, restaurant, etc. 存放；寄放 ◆ Do you want to check your coats? 你们要寄放外套吗？ 6 [transitive ] checksth ( NAmE) to leave bags or cases with an official so that they can be put on a plane or train 托运（行李） make mark 标上符号 7 [transitive ] checksth ( NAmE) ( BrE tick ) to put a mark (✓) next to an item on a list, an answer, etc. 标记号；打上钩；打对号 ◆ Check the box next to the right answer. 在正确答案旁边的方框中打钩。 PHRASAL VERBS ★ ˌcheck ˈin (at…) to go to a desk in a hotel, an airport, etc. and tell an official there that you have arrived （在旅馆、机场等）登记，报到 ◆ Please check in at least an hour before departure. 请至少在飞机起飞前一小时办理登机手续。 ◆ We've checked in at the hotel. 我们已经在旅馆登记入住。 ☞related noun check-in ★ ˌcheck sth↔ˈin to leave bags or cases with an official to be put on a plane or train 托运（行李） ◆ We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. 我们托运行李后直接进入候机室。 ☞related noun check-in ★ ˈcheck into… to arrive at a hotel or private hospital to begin your stay there 登记入住（旅馆或私立医院） ◆ He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. 他昨天住进了伦敦一家最高级的诊所，准备做膝部手术。 ˌcheck sb/sth↔ˈoff ( NAmE) ( BrE ˌtick sb/sth ˈoff ) to put a mark (✓) beside a name or an item on a list to show that sth has been dealt with 给…画上钩；给…打核对号 ◆ Check the names off as the guests arrive. 客人到来时在其姓名上打钩。 ★ ˈcheck on sb/sth to make sure that there is nothing wrong with sb/sth 核实，检查（是否一切正常） ◆ I'll just go and check on the children. 我去看看孩子们。 ˌcheck ˈout to be found to be true or acceptable after being examined （经检查）得到证实，获得证明 ◆ The local police found her story didn't check out. 当地警方证实她的说法不成立。 ★ ˌcheck ˈout (of…) to pay your bill and leave a hotel, etc. 结账离开（旅馆等） ◆ Guests should check out of their rooms by noon. 客人必须在中午以前办理退房手续。 ☞related noun checkout (2 ) ˌcheck sb/sth↔ˈout 1 to find out if sth is correct, or if sb is acceptable 调查；查证；核实 ◆ The police are checking out his alibi. 警察在查证他不在案发现场的证据。 ◆ We'll have to check him out before we employ him. 我们得先调查一下才雇用他。 2 ( informal) to look at or examine a person or thing that seems interesting or attractive 察看，观察（有趣或有吸引力的人或事物） ◆ Check out the prices at our new store! 看一看我们新商店的价格吧！ ◆ Hey, check out that car! 嘿，看看那辆车！ ˌcheck sth↔ˈout to borrow sth from an official place, for example a book from a library （从图书馆等）借出 ◆ The book has been checked out in your name. 这本书已用你的名字从图书馆借出。 ★ ˌcheck ˈover/ˈthrough↔sth to examine sth carefully to make sure that it is correct or acceptable 仔细检查；核对；核查 ◆ Check over your work for mistakes. 仔细检查你的作业以防有错。 ★ ˌcheck ˈup on sb to make sure that sb is doing what they should be doing 监督；督促 ◆ My parents are always checking up on me. 我父母总是督促我。 ˌcheck ˈup on sth to find out if sth is true or correct 查证；核实 ◆ I need to check up on a few things before I can decide. 我得核实几件事情才能作决定。 noun ★ examination 检查 1 ★ [countable ] check(for/on sth) an act of making sure that sth is safe, correct or in good condition by examining it 检查，查看（是否安全、正确、状况良好） ◆ Could you give the tyres a check? 你能检查一下轮胎吗？ ◆ a health check 体格检查 ◆ The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. 警方作例行检查时在他们的车里搜出了毒品。 ◆ a check for spelling mistakes 检查有无拼写错误 ◆ I'll just have a quick check to see if the letter's arrived yet. 我要快速查看一下，看看那封信是否已经寄到。 ◆ It is vital to keep a check onyour speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). 经常检查并控制你的车速是至关重要的。 ☞see also reality check investigation 调查 2 ★ [countable ] check(on sb/sth) an investigation to find out more information about sth 调查；审查 ◆ The police ran a checkon the registration number of the car. 警方对那辆车的牌照号码进行了调查。 ◆ Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? 莫里斯先生申请这个职位时对他进行调查了吗？ control 控制 3 [countable ] check(on/to sth) ( formal) something that delays the progress of sth else or stops it from getting worse 阻碍进程的事物；阻止恶化的事物 ◆ A cold spring will provide a natural check on the number of insects. 寒冷的春季会自然控制昆虫的数量。 4 checks [plural ] ( formal) rules that are designed to control the amount of power, especially political power, that one person or group has （对政治等权力的）规定，条令，约束 ☞see also checks and balances pattern 图案 5 [countable , uncountable ] a pattern of squares, usually of two colours （通常指双色的）方格图案，方格，格子 ◆ Do you prefer checks or stripes? 你喜欢方格还是条纹？ ◆ a check shirt/suit 格子衬衫╱西服 ◆ a yellow and red check skirt 红黄色相间的方格裙子 ☞see also checked money 钱 6 [countable ] ( US) = cheque 7 [countable ] ( NAmE) = bill ◆ Can I have the check, please? 请给我结账。 ☞synonyms at bill for coats/bags 外套；包 8 [countable ] ( NAmE) coat ~ a place in a club, restaurant, etc. where you can leave your coat or bag （俱乐部、餐馆等外套、包的）寄存处，存放处 9 [countable ] ( NAmE) a ticket that you get when you leave your coat, bag, etc. in, for example, a restaurant or theatre （餐馆或剧院等的）存物牌，存放证 in game 竞技活动 10 [uncountable ] (in chess 国际象棋 ) a position in which a player's king (= the most important piece)can be directly attacked by the other player's pieces 被将军的局面 ◆ There, you're in check. 瞧，将你一军。 ☞see also checkmate mark 符号 11 ( also ˈcheck mark ) ( both NAmE) ( BrE tick ) [countable ] a mark (✓) put beside a sum or an item on a list, usually to show that it has been checked or done or is correct 核对号；对号；钩号 ☞compare cross n. (1 ) , X (4 ) IDIOM hold/keep sth in ˈcheck to keep sth under control so that it does not spread or get worse 控制；制止 ☞more at rain check exclamation used to show that you agree with sb or that sth on a list has been dealt with 行；已经办好 ◆ ‘Do you have your tickets?’ ‘Check.’ ‘Passport?’ ‘Check.’ “你有票吗？”“有。”“护照呢？”“有。” SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 check examine ◆inspect ◆go over sth These words all mean to look closely to make sure that everything is correct, in good condition, or acceptable. 以上各词均含仔细检查、审查之义。 ■ check to look at sth closely to make sure that everything is correct, in good condition, safe or satisfactory 指检查、审查、核查，以确保完好、正常和安全： ◆ Check your work before handing it in. 交作业前先检查一遍。 ■ examine to look at sb/sth closely to see if there is anything wrong or to find the cause of a problem 指仔细检查或检验人或事物，以确认有无问题或找出问题所在： ◆ The goods were examined for damage on arrival. 货物到达时已检查是否有破损。 ■ inspect to look at sb/sth closely to make sure that everything is satisfactory; to officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable 指检查、查看、审视，以确保一切妥当；视察（学校、工厂等）： ◆ Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them. 要确保在签收货物之前进行检验。 ◆ The Tourist Board inspects all recommended hotels at least once a year. 旅游局至少每年视察一次所有举荐的旅馆。 check, examine or inspect? 用 check、examine 还是 inspect？ All these words can be used when you are looking for possible problems, but only checkis used for mistakes. 以上各词均可用于检查可能出现的问题，但检查错误只用 check： ◆ Examine/Inspect your work before handing it in. Only examineis used when looking for the cause of a problem. 查找问题的原因只用 examine： ◆ The doctor checked/inspected her but could find nothing wrong. Examineis used more often about a professional person. examine 较常用于专业人员所做的检查： ◆ The surveyor examined the walls for signs of damp. 房屋鉴定人检查了墙壁，看是否有水渍。 Inspectis used more often about an official. inspect 较常用于官方检查： ◆ Public health officials were called in to inspect the restaurant. 公共卫生官员奉召来视察了这家餐馆。 ■ go over sth to check sth carefully for mistakes, damage or anything dangerous 指仔细检查是否有错误、损坏或危险： ◆ Go over your work for spelling mistakes before you hand it in. 交作业前仔细检查一下拼写错误。 PATTERNS ◆ to check/examine/inspect/go over (sth) forsth ◆ to check/examine/inspect/go over sth to see if / to see if ◆ to check/examine/inspect/go over sth carefully / carefully check / tʃek ; NAmE tʃek /
LDC	check1 verb check2 noun checkcheck1 /tʃek/ ●●● S1 W2 verb Entry menu Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1find out [intransitive, transitive] to do something in order to find out whether something really is correct, true, or in good condition: Check the tiles carefully before you buy them. A first rule in solving any mystery is to check the facts. Fill in the cash book carefully and always check your calculations.check (that) Check that all the doors are locked securely.check whether/how/who etc Let me just check whether the potatoes are cooked. They paused to check how the other climbers were getting on.check (something) for something I checked the typing for errors. Turn the tap on and check for leaks.check something against/with something (=compare something with something else to see whether they are the same) You must check the evidence against other sources and decide if it is reliable. Positive test results are double-checked (=looked at twice) to make absolutely sure.2ask somebody [intransitive, transitive] to ask someone whether something is correct, true, or allowed: I’m not authorized to give you a refund – I’ll have to check first.check (that) Make a phone call to check that you’re writing to the right person.check whether/how/who etc Call the factory to check whether the beds can be delivered today.check with Check with your doctor before going on a diet.3not do something [transitive] to suddenly stop yourself from saying or doing something because you realize it would be better not to: I had to check the urge to laugh out loud.check yourself He grinned, and then checked himself, not wanting to upset Jack.4stop something [transitive] to stop something bad from getting worse or continuing to happen: The police are failing to take adequate measures to check the growth in crime.5bags/cases etc [transitive] American English, check in British English to leave your bags at an official place so they can be put on a plane or a train, or to take someone’s bags in order to do this: Any luggage over five kilos must be checked.6make a mark [transitive] American English to make a mark (✓) next to an answer, something on a list etc to show you have chosen it, that it is correct, or that you have dealt with it SYN tick British English7Check American English spoken say this when someone mentions each thing on a list, to tell them that you have it or have done it: ‘Passport?’ ‘Check.’ ‘Ticket?’ ‘Check’.THESAURUScheck to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly: · I’ll just check the water level in the battery.· The immigration officer checked their passports.· We need to check the building for structural damage.examine to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out something about it: · Experts who examined the painting believe it is genuine.· The police will examine the weapon for fingerprints.inspect to look at something carefully and thoroughly in order to make sure that it is correct, safe, or working properly, especially when it is your job to do this: · The building is regularly inspected by a fire-safety officer.· Some insurance people have already been here to inspect the damage caused by the storm.go through something to examine something such as a document or plan from beginning to end, especially in order to check that it is correct: · You should go through the contract before you sign.· I’ve finished my essay, but I just need to go through it to check for spelling mistakes.double-check to check something again so that you are completely sure it is correct, safe, or working properly: · I double-checked all my calculations and they seemed fine.· Travellers should double-check flight information before setting off today.test to examine or use something in order to find out whether it works or what its qualities are, or in order to check that it is satisfactory: · Test your brakes to check they are working correctly.· These products have not been tested on animals.monitor to carefully watch or keep checking someone or something in order to see what happens over a period of time: · Doctors monitored her progress during the night.· Observers have been monitoring the situation in Burma closely.check in phrasal verb1if you check in or are checked in at a hotel or airport, you go to the desk and report that you have arrived: Check in two hours before the flight.check in at He checked in at the Europa Hotel.check somebody ↔ in Airline employees were checking in passengers. → check-in 2check something ↔ in to leave your bags at an official place so they can be put on a plane or a train, or to take someone’s bags in order to do this: I said goodbye and went to check in my suitcases.3American English to call someone to tell them that you are safe or where you are: He just called to check in and tell them how he was doing.4if a user of a social networking system checks in to a place, they show on the system that they are therecheck off phrasal verb to write a mark next to something on a list to show that you have chosen it, dealt with it, or made sure that it is correct: One by one he checked them off on his register.check on phrasal verb1to make sure that someone or something is safe, is in a satisfactory state, or is doing what they should be doing: Honey, can you go upstairs and check on the kids? My neighbour comes in once a week to check on things and feed the fish.2to try to find out if something is true or correct: He wanted to check on the girl’s story.check out phrasal verb1make sure a)check something ↔ out to make sure that something is actually true, correct, or acceptable SYN investigate: I made a phone call to check out his address.check out with Check it out with your boss before you do anything. b)if information checks out, it is proved to be true, correct, or acceptable: His credit record checks out.2look at somebody/something check somebody/something ↔ out to look at someone or something because they are interesting or attractive: If I hear about a website that sounds interesting, I check it out. Hey, check out that car!3get information check somebody ↔ out informal to get information about someone, especially to find out if they are suitable for something: I’ll check them out as potential employers.4hotel to leave a hotel after paying the bill: We checked out at noon. → checkout 5books check something ↔ out American English to borrow a book from a library: The library allows you to check out six books at a time.check over phrasal verb1to look closely at something to make sure it is correct or acceptable: They spent the rest of the morning checking over their equipment.2to examine someone to make sure they are healthy: I’d like the doctor to check you over and do a few tests.check up on phrasal verb1to try to find out if someone is doing what they said they would do or what you want them to do: Don’t worry; no one is going to check up on you.2to make sure that something is true or correct: Dustin called me to check up on some facts. check1 verb check2 noun checkcheck2 ●●● S1 W3 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1finding out [countable] the process of finding out if something is safe, correct, true, or in the condition it should becheck on the need for tighter checks on arms sales Conduct regular checks on your water quality.run/carry out/make a check I decided to run a check on all personnel. I keep a careful check on my blood pressure.have a check British English Have a check in your bag first and see if it’s there. the airport’s routine security checks random drug checkshealth/medical/dental etc check (=a test done to make sure you are healthy)spot check (=a quick check of one thing among a group of things, that you do without warning) a spot check on the accounts2keep/hold somebody/something in check keep someone or something under control: You must learn to keep your emotions in check. attempts to keep global warming in check He made an effort to hold himself in check.3a control on something [countable usually singular] something that controls something else and stops it from getting worse, continuing to happen etccheck on Higher interest rates will act as a check on public spending.4checks and balances a system that makes it possible for some people or parts of an organization to control the others, so that no particular person or part has too much power or influence5pattern [countable, uncountable] a pattern of squares, especially on cloth: a shirt with brown and black checkscheck suit/jacket etc (=made with cloth patterned with checks) a blue cotton check dress → checked 6from your bank [countable] the American spelling of chequecheck for a check for $30by check Can I pay by check?7in a restaurant [countable] American English a list that you are given in a restaurant showing what you have eaten and how much you must pay SYN bill British English► see thesaurus at bill 8coat/hat check [countable] American English a)a place in a restaurant, theatre etc where you can leave your coat, bag etc to be guarded b)a ticket that you are given so you can claim your things from this place9mark [countable] American English a mark (✓) that you put next to an answer to show that it is correct or next to something on a list to show that you have dealt with it SYN tick British English10chess [uncountable] the position of the king (=most important piece) in chess where it can be directly attacked by the opponent’s piecesCOLLOCATIONSverbsdo a check· I did a quick check of all the windows, locked the door and left.make a check (=do a check)· One of the nurses makes regular checks during the night.run a check (=especially on something that is strange or suspicious)· You should run a virus check before downloading from the Internet.carry out/conduct a check formal (=do or run a check)· The police carried out a check on the car’s registration number.have a check British English· Always have a final check to make sure you’ve got your ticket and passport.give something a check· I’d like you to give the car a careful check.keep a check on somebody/something (=check something regularly)· Keep a check on your baby’s temperature.go for a medical/dental etc check· She advised me to go for a medical check.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + checka quick check· A quick check showed that someone had been in the room.a thorough/careful check· An engineer gave the computer a thorough check.a routine check (=happening as a normal part of a process)· I went to the doctor for a routine health check.a random check (=done without any definite pattern)· Customs officials were carrying out random checks on cars.a regular check· It’s vital to keep a regular check on your bank balance.a close check (=a careful one)· His teacher was keeping a close check on his progress.a safety/security check· The security checks at the airport can take a long time.a health/medical check· People over 60 should have regular medical checks.a background check (=to get information about someone’s previous work, education, family etc)· The company conducts background checks on security employees.a credit check (=to get information about someone’s financial history)· Banks usually do a credit check before they give you a loan.a spot check (=a quick check of one thing in a group done to obtain information)· They did a spot check on 160 vehicles to see how many passengers were wearing seat belts.a spell check (=a process in which a computer program tells you if you have spelt words wrong)· Have you done a spell check on your essay?
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