Case - Meaning, pronunciation, collocation and usage 英漢雙解 | Mr. Ng 線上詞典

We have lots of applications from people who want to study here and in each case we consider the candidate very carefully.我們收到許多想來這兒學習的人的申請，對每個申請人的情況我們都予以認真考慮。

She was suffering from an extreme case of sunburn.她被嚴重曬傷了。

in that case

B2 because of the mentioned situation既然如此；如果是那樣

There's no coffee left? In that case I'll have tea.沒咖啡了？既然如此，我就喝茶吧。

(not) the case

B1 (not) true（不）是那樣，（不）是那麽回事

If that is the case then I will be very disappointed.如果是那樣的話，我會非常失望。

in any case

B2 also而且；再者

I don't want to go and in any case, I haven't been invited.我不想去，再說，人家也沒邀請我。

(just) in case

B1 because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc.以防萬一

I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some just in case.我想我不會用到錢的，不過我還是要帶一些以防萬一。

Bring a map in case you get lost.帶張地圖吧，以防迷路。

in the case of sth/sb

in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something關於…；在…情況下

The law will apply equally to men and women except in the case of maternity leave.除了産假方面，該法律對男女都同樣適用。

a case of sth

used when a situation is of a particular type…的情況

She doesn't want to work full-time, it's a case of having to.她不想全日工作，可是不得不如此。

a case in point

an example that shows that what you are saying is true or helps to explain why you are saying it佐證；例證

Lack of communication causes serious problems and their marriage is a case in point.缺乏交流會導致嚴重問題，他們的婚姻就是個明證。

as the case might be also whatever the case might be

one of the stated possibilities that is true無論是哪種情況

When the election is called in April, or June, as the case might be, we shall be ready for it.不管選舉是在4月還是6月舉行，我們都將做好準備。

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We don't usually accept late applications, but in this case we will make an exception.

The newspaper photo apparently showed him in Rome but it was a case of mistaken identity .

As is often the case with children, Amy was completely better by the time the doctor arrived.

He may possibly decide not to come, in which case there's no problem.

In special cases the manager will stretch the rules .

case noun PROBLEM

B2 [ C ] a problem, a series of events, or a person being dealt with by police, doctors, lawyers, etc.問題；案例，案子；病例

Several social workers have looked into the child's case.幾名社會工作者已經調查了這個孩子的案例。

The detective on the case (= responsible for solving it) has been suspended from duty.負責調查這個案子的偵探被停職了。

When he first went for treatment at the hospital he seemed to be a hopeless case (= a person who could not be cured).他初到醫院接受治療時似乎已經沒救了。

B2 [ C ] a matter to be decided by a judge in a law court訴訟案；案件；官司

a murder case謀殺案

The case will go before the European Court next month.這個案子將於下月在歐洲法庭審理。

She accused her employer of unlawful dismissal and won/lost her case.她起訴僱主非法解僱，結果赢／輸了官司。

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He has been cited as the co-respondent in the divorce case.

The court's decision on this case will turn the clock back 50 years.

The lack of evidence means that the case is unlikely to go to court.

The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.

His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.

case noun CONTAINER

A2 [ C ] a container or box for storing things in盒；箱；套

See also

a box holding twelve or more bottles of wine or another type of drink, or the bottles and their contents一箱（12瓶）酒（等）

He bought his brother a case of wine for his birthday.他給弟弟買了一箱酒作爲生日禮物。

Can you get some more cola? The kids drank the whole case.你再去買些可樂好嗎？孩子們把一整箱都喝完了。

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I emptied the closet and put my belongings into the black overnight case.

"Can you lift this case?" "It depends on how heavy it is."

I've lashed your case to the roof rack.

The crown, decorated with diamonds and other precious stones, was exhibited in a special case.

She slammed her case down on the desk with a smack.

case noun ARGUMENT

C2 [ S ] arguments, facts, and reasons in support of or against something論點；事實；論據

There's a good case for/against bringing in new regulations.支持／反對出台新章程的理由很充分。

The case against cigarette advertising is becoming stronger all the time.一直以來，反對煙草廣告的觀點都越來越強烈。

She's very busy so don't overstate the case - just give her the facts.她很忙，所以不要過多地陳述理由——只要告訴她基本要點就行了。

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The case against her was circumstantial.

You can argue the case either way.

The shareholders seem to think that the executive board is overstating the case for a merger.

They paid a high-powered attorney to plead their case .

Once again he tried to press his case for promotion.

case noun GRAMMAR

[ C or U ] specialized language any of the various types to which a noun can belong, according to the work it does in a sentence, shown in some languages by a special word ending格

the accusative/dative case賓／與格