| 释义 |
check /tʃek/► SEE ALLkeep/hold sb/sth in checka blank chequetake a rain check (on sth)
●keep/hold sb/sth in ˈcheckcontrol sb/sth 控制某人／某事◆The disease is kept in check with drugs.
疾病被药物控制着。◆It was difficult to hold their enthusiasm in check.
想要抑制住他们的热情很难。●a blank ˈcheque (BrE) (NAmE a blank ˈcheck) permission to act as you like (especially to spend money) in a particular task or situation （特定任务或情况下，尤指花钱方面的）自由处理权◆Just because I asked you to speak on my behalf, that didn’t mean you had a blank cheque to promise anything you liked.我要你为我代言并不意味着你可以信口开河随意许诺。◆She was given a blank cheque and told to hire the best singers she could.她被授予全权，可以雇用她能雇到的最好的歌手。●take a ˈrain check (on sth) (informal, especially NAmE) used to refuse an offer or invitation but to say that you will accept it later （用于委婉地推辞邀请）下次吧，以后再说◆‘Would you like to try that new restaurant tonight?’ ‘I’m afraid I’m busy tonight, but can I take a rain check?’“今晚你想去那家新开的餐馆试试吗？”“我晚上恐怕没空，下次去好吗？” ORIGIN A rain check was originally a ticket that was given to spectators at an outdoor event if it was cancelled or interrupted by rain. They could then use this ticket at a future event. * rain check 原指露天比赛因雨取消或中断时发给观众的票券，可供观看以后的比赛。 |