| 单词 | check |
| 释义 | check check // noun, verb
■ noun [C]
CREDIT CHECK, SALES CHECK, SPOT CHECK
1 (AmE) = CHEQUE HELP NOTE You will find some words formed with check at the spelling cheque.
2 an act of making sure that sth is safe, correct or in good condition by examining it: All our machines are given regular checks. My job is to keep a check on each stage of the production process. You should run a virus check on your laptop.
a regular/routine/security check ◆ to be given/get/have a check ◆ to do/run a check (on sth)
3 something that slows down the progress of sth else or stops it from getting worse: The new measures should keep a check on inflation. Public opinion can act as a check on the power of the executive.
❖ to act as/serve as a check on sth
4 (especially AmE) = BILL (2)
5 (AmE) = TICK noun (1)
IDIOMS
hold/keep sth in check to keep sth under control so that it does not spread or get worse: The bank may raise interest rates to keep prices in check.
■ verb
DOUBLE-CHECK
1 [+ obj or no obj] to examine sth to see if it is correct, safe or satisfactory, or to see if it contains sth: Get someone to check your application form. Have you checked the program for errors? Check that you have sufficient insurance before you travel. She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check.
2 [+ obj or no obj] to find out if sth is correct or true or if sth is how you think it is: You'd better check with Ken what time he's expecting us. checking the time I'll check that I've put the answering machine on.
3 [+ obj] to control sth; to stop sth from increasing or getting worse: The government is determined to check the growth of public spending.
4 (AmE) [+ obj] to leave bags or cases with an official so that they can be put on a plane or train: You must check your luggage at the airport ticket counter. We can check your luggage through to your final destination.
5 (AmE) [+ obj] = TICK verb: Please check one answer for each question.
PHRASAL VERBS
check in (at ... ); check into ... to go to a desk in a hotel, an airport, etc. and tell an official there that you have arrived: Please check in at least an hour before departure. CHECK-IN
check sth in (BrE) to leave bags or cases with an official to be put on a plane or train: We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. CHECK-IN
check sb/sth off (AmE) = TICK SB/STH OFF: Make a list of follow-up actions and check them off as you complete them.
check on sb/sth to look to see how sb/sth is : I phoned to check on my order (= to find out how it was progressing).
check out (especially AmE) if facts, etc. check out, they can be shown to be correct or true: Most of the claims they make for the product do check out.
check out (of ... ) to pay your bill and leave a hotel, etc: Guests should check out of their rooms by 11am. CHECKOUT
check sth out
1 to find out if sth is correct, true or acceptable: They check out all new employees to make sure they don't have a criminal record.
2 ( to look at or examine sth that seems interesting or attractive: Check out the prices at our new store! check over/through sth to examine sth carefully to make sure that it is correct or acceptable: We spent several days checking over the contract before signing. check up on sth to find out if sth is true or correct: I just need to check up on a few facts before the presentation. |
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