check
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If you check something such as a piece of information or a document, you make sure that it is correct or satisfactory. 检查; 核实
Check the accuracy of everything in your résumé. 核查你简历中每一项的准确性。
I think there is an age limit, but I'd have to check. 我觉得是有年龄限制的，但我得去核实一下。
She hadn't checked whether she had a clean, ironed shirt. 她没有查看自己是否有件干净并熨好的衬衣。
2. N-COUNT Check is also a noun. 检查; 核实
He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure. 他一直受到持续地监测，接受定期的血压检测。
3. V-I If you check on someone or something, you make sure they are in a safe or satisfactory condition. 察看
Stephen checked on her several times during the night. 斯蒂芬夜间察看了她几次。
4. V-T 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. 打勾[美国英语]
5. V-T To check something, usually something bad, means to stop it from spreading or continuing. 抑制
Sex education is also expected to help check the spread of AIDS. 性教育也有望抑制艾滋病的蔓延。
6. V-T When you check your luggage at an airport, you give it to an official so that it can be taken on to your plane. 托运[美国英语]
We arrived at the airport, checked our baggage and wandered around the gift shops. 我们到达了机场，托运了行李，然后逛了逛礼品店。
7. PHRASAL VERB To check in your luggage means the same as to it. 托运
They checked in their luggage and found seats in the departure lounge. 他们托运了行李，然后在候机室找到了座位。
8. N-COUNT 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. (餐馆的) 账单[美国英语]
9. N-COUNT A pattern of squares, usually of two colours, can be referred to as checks or a check. 格子图案 (通常双色)
Styles include stripes and checks. 样式有条纹的和格子的。
10. N-COUNT [美国英语] →see cheque
11. PHRASE If something or someone is held in check or is kept in check, they are controlled and prevented from becoming too great or powerful. 抑制住某物
Life on Earth will become unsustainable unless population growth is held in check. 地球上的生命将无法延续，除非人口增长得到控制。
12. →see also double-check , rain check
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check /tʃɛk/ (checking,checked,checks)
剑桥词典
- It's a good idea to check the flight departure time before you leave for the airport .
- I'd like to check my bank balance , please .
- Patricia has checked the reports and can vouch for the accuracy of the information .
- You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a year .
- Remember to go over your essay checking for grammar and spelling mistakes before you hand it in to me.
check verb (EXAMINE)
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]to make certain that something or someone is correct , safe , or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly
检查；核查，核对
You should always check your oil , water , and tyres before taking your car on a long trip . 你每次开车长途旅行前都应当检查一下油箱、水箱和轮胎。
Customs stopped us and checked (= searched ) our bags for alcohol and cigarettes . 海关人员让我们停了下来，检查我们的包里有没有烟酒。
After I'd finished the exam , I checked my answers for mistakes . 我做完考卷后检查答案有没有错误。
The doctor will call next week to check on your progress . 下星期医生会来检查你恢复得怎么样。
I check on (= visits ) our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's alright . 我每过几天就去看望我们年迈的邻居，看他是否一切都好。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] I always check (that) I've shut the windows before I leave the house . 离开家前我总要检查一下，看窗户是否都已关好。
He double-checked all the doors (= checked them all twice ) before leaving the house . 他离开这幢房子前又把所有的门都检查了一遍。
也见 crosscheck
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]
to find out about something
得到信息；核实
[ 动词后面接一个疑问词 ] I called them yesterday to check when they were arriving . 我昨天给他们打了电话，核实他们什么时候到达。
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] If you're near the garage , could you check to see (= ask ) if the car's ready ? 要是你离修理厂不远，能去看一下车是否修好了吗？
If you're unsure of your legal rights , I would check with (= ask ) a lawyer . 如果你不清楚自己的合法权利，我可以去请教律师。
例句
check verb (STOP)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ]to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing
阻碍；制止；抑制
They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease . 为了控制疾病的蔓延，他们开始给孩子们注射疫苗。
check verb (LEAVE)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ] mainly US (UK usually check in)to give your bags to airport employees to be put on a plane for you, rather than carrying them on and off the plane yourself
（在机场）托运（行李）
I got my boarding pass and checked my suitcase . 我已经办理了登记手续，也托运了行李。
Many airlines charge extra for checked bags /baggage /luggage . 很多航空公司对托运行李收取额外的费用。
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ] mainly US
to leave something with someone at a particular place , so that they can take care of it for a short time
寄存，寄放
It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery . 天气太热了，所以我们先寄存了大衣再去参观画廊。
check verb (AGREE)
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 ] mainly USIf information checks, it agrees with other information .
（信息）符合，吻合
Her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports . 她的陈述与大多数目击证人的报告相吻合。
check verb (MARK)
[ 不及物动词：后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ] mainly US (UK usually tick)to mark something with a check
给…标记号，勾去
Check (off) each item on the list as you complete it. 每完成一项就在清单上把该项勾去。
check verb (CHESS)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ] games specializedin the game of chess , to put the other player's king under direct attack , so that he or she is forced to defend against the attack in the next move
（国际象棋）攻王棋，将军
check verb (SPORTS)
[ 及物动词：后面接宾语的动词 ] sports mainly US specializedin some sports such as ice hockey , to try to make another player lose the ball or puck , for example , by pushing them
（冰球等）阻截
短语动词
check incheck in/check into sth
check sth in
check sth off
check out
check sth out
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