check

verb

检查 examine

1. 检查；审查；核查；检验
   to examine sth to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
   1. Check the container for cracks or leaks.
      检验容器是否有裂缝或者漏的地方。
   2. She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check.
      她把会议记录交给我审阅。
   3. Check the oil and water before setting off.
      出发前应查看一下油和水。
   4. Check your work before handing it in.
      交作业以前先检查一遍。

确定 make sure

2. 查明；查看；核实；弄确实
   to find out if sth is correct or true or if sth is how you think it is
   1. Go and check (that) I've locked the windows.
      去查看一下我是不是把窗户锁上了。
   2. ‘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。”
   3. 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。

控制 control

3. 控制；抑制；阻止
   to control sth; to stop sth from increasing or getting worse
   1. 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. 克制，抑制（做某事或表露感情）
   to stop yourself from saying or doing sth or from showing a particular emotion
   1. to check your anger/laughter/tears
      忍住怒火 / 笑 / 眼泪
   2. 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——那还不是时候。

外套；包；箱子 coats/bags/cases

5. 存放；寄放
   to leave coats, bags, etc. in an official place (called a checkroom ) while you are visiting a club, restaurant, etc.
   1. Do you want to check your coats?
      你们要寄放外套吗？
6. 托运（行李）
   to leave bags or cases with an official so that they can be put on a plane or train

标上符号 make mark

标上符号 make mark

noun

检查 examination

1. 检查，查看（是否安全、正确、状况良好）
   an act of making sure that sth is safe, correct or in good condition by examining it
   1. Could you give the tyres a check?
      你能检查一下轮胎吗？
   2. a health check
      体格检查
   3. 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查出了毒品。
   4. a check for spelling mistakes
      检查有无拼写错误
   5. 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。
   6. It is vital to keep a check on your 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。

调查 investigation

2. 调查；审查
   an investigation to find out more information about sth
   1. The police ran a check on the registration number of the car.
      警方对那辆车的牌照号码进行了调查。
   2. 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？

控制 control

3. 阻碍进程的事物；阻止恶化的事物
   something that delays the progress of sth else or stops it from getting worse
   1. 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. （对政治等权力的）规定，条令，约束
   rules that are designed to control the amount of power, especially political power, that one person or group has

图案 pattern

5. （通常指双色的）方格图案，方格，格子
   a pattern of squares, usually of two colours
   1. Do you prefer checks or stripes?
      你喜欢方格还是条纹？
   2. a check shirt/suit
      格子衬衫 / 西服
   3. a yellow and red check skirt
      红黄色相间的方格裙子

钱 money

钱 money

钱 money

外套；包 for coats/bags

6. （俱乐部、餐馆等衣、包的）寄存处，存放处
   a place in a club, restaurant, etc. where you can leave your coat or bag
7. （餐馆或剧院的）存物牌，存放证
   a ticket that you get when you leave your coat, bag, etc. in, for example, a restaurant or theatre

竞技活动 in game

8. 被将军的局面
   a position in which a player's king (= the most important piece ) can be directly attacked by the other player's pieces
   1. There, you're in check.
      瞧，将你一军。

符号 mark

符号 mark

exclamation

1. 行；已经办好
   used to show that you agree with sb or that sth on a list has been dealt with
   1. ‘Do you have your tickets?’ ‘Check.’ ‘Passport?’ ‘Check.’
      “你有票吗？”“有。”“护照呢？”“有。”

1. See also: Check the accuracy of everything in your CV... It's worth checking each item for obvious flaws... I think there is an age limit, but I'd have to check... She hadn't checked whether she had a clean ironed shirt... He checked that he had his room key... I shall need to check with the duty officer. cross-check
2. VERB 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.
   1. Stephen checked on her several times during the night...
      斯蒂芬夜里起来看了她好几遍。
   2. He decided to check on things at the warehouse.
      他决定去仓库查看一下。
3. VERB 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.
   1. 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 控制;防止;抑制
   To check something, usually something bad, means to stop it from spreading or continuing.
   1. 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。
   2. ...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 (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.
   1. 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。
   2. I held up one finger to check him.
      我竖起一根手指头制止了他。
6. VERB 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.
   1. 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。
   2. You can check your baggage right through to its final destination.
      你可以把行李直接托运到终点。
   3. To check in your luggage means the same as to check it.
      check in 同 check
   4. 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. (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.

in BRIT, use 英国英语用 bill


8. (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 (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 .
   1. Styles include stripes and checks.
      款式包括条纹的和格子的。
   2. ...a red and white check dress.
      红白相间的格子连衣裙
10. PHRASE 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.
    1. 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。
    2. 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 .
12. See also: double-check rain check spot check

1. Check the oil at regular intervals, and have the car serviced regularly
   定期检查汽油，并对车辆进行定期维护。
2. The new device can also cancel the check after the transaction is complete.
   交易完成后，这种新设备也能注销支票。
3. Check the numbers below against the numbers on your card.
   把下列数字和你卡片上的数字比照一下。
4. They check my bag and press card.
   他们检查我的包和记者证。
5. 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。
6. 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。
7. 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。
8. 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。
9. He checked that he had his room key
   他确认自己带了房间钥匙。
10. I shall need to check with the duty officer.
    我要向值班员核实一下。
11. He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure.
    他被实时监测，定时量血压。
12. Stephen checked on her several times during the night
    斯蒂芬夜里起来看了她好几遍。
13. He decided to check on things at the warehouse.
    他决定去仓库查看一下。
14. 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。
15. 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。
16. 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。
17. I held up one finger to check him.
    我竖起一根手指头制止了他。
18. 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。
19. You can check your baggage right through to its final destination.
    你可以把行李直接托运到终点。
20. Styles include stripes and checks.
    款式包括条纹的和格子的。
21. 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。
22. 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。
23. I faxed 10 hotels in the area to check room size.
    我给该地区10家旅馆发了传真，核实房间大小。
24. Certain guidelines can be given. First, have a heating engineer check the safety of the system.
    可以提供一些指导原则：第一，找位供暖工程师检查系统的安全性。
25. Your check is in the mail
    您的支票正在邮递中。
26. It did not occur to me to check my insurance policy
    我没有想到要核实我的保险单条款。
27. You can check your program one command at a time while it's running.
    你可以在程序运行期间，逐条输入命令以对程序进行检查。
28. Check seals on fridges and freezers regularly.
    定期检查冰箱和冷冻柜的密封装置。
29. Give me the luggage check and I'll get it for you.
    把行李条给我，我去给你取。
30. I'll pay off my debt with this check.
    我将用这张支票清偿欠债。

  check bar【导航词义：阻止】

  check v. 阻止，制止

〔辨析〕指阻止坏事继续发生或恶化。

  bar v. 阻挡；阻止

〔辨析〕指阻塞通道、禁止出入，也可指官方禁止做某事。

  refrain check curb inhibit restrain【导航词义：阻止】

  refrain v. 〈正式〉克制，抑制

〔辨析〕指忍住不做某事，常后接介词 from。

  check v. 克制，阻碍，抑制

〔辨析〕指因意识到不对而忍住不做某事或克制感情，也指阻止不好的事情恶化或继续发生。

  curb v. 控制，抑制

〔辨析〕指为了防止造成有害的影响而控制或约束某事物。

  inhibit v. 阻止，抑制

〔辨析〕指妨碍某事物发展。

  restrain v. 阻止，克制，抑制

〔辨析〕含义广泛，常指以武力阻止某人做某事，也指克制情绪、行为或控制、限制某事物。

check in (at…)

1. （在旅馆、机场等）登记，报到
   to go to a desk in a hotel, an airport, etc. and tell an official there that you have arrived

check sth↔in

1. 托运（行李）
   to leave bags or cases with an official to be put on a plane or train

check into…

1. 登记入住（旅馆或私立医院）
   to arrive at a hotel or private hospital to begin your stay there

check sb/sth↔off

check sb/sth↔off

check on sb/sth

1. 核实，检查（是否一切正常）
   to make sure that there is nothing wrong with sb/sth
   1. Do you want to check your coats?
      你们要寄放外套吗？

check out

1. （经检查）得到证实，获得证明
   to be found to be true or acceptable after being examined
   1. Check the box next to the right answer.
      在正确答案旁边的方框中打钩。

check out (of…)

1. 结账离开（旅馆等）
   to pay your bill and leave a hotel, etc.

check sb/sth↔out

1. 调查；查证；核实
   to find out if sth is correct, or if sb is acceptable
   1. Could you give the tyres a check?
      你能检查一下轮胎吗？
   2. a health check
      体格检查
   3. 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查出了毒品。
   4. a check for spelling mistakes
      检查有无拼写错误
   5. 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。
   6. It is vital to keep a check on your 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。
2. 察看，观察（有趣或有吸引力的人或事物）
   to look at or examine a person or thing that seems interesting or attractive

check sth↔out

1. （从图书馆等）借出
   to borrow sth from an official place, for example a book from a library

check over/through↔sth

1. 仔细检查；核对；核查
   to examine sth carefully to make sure that it is correct or acceptable

check up on sb

1. 监督；督促
   to make sure that sb is doing what they should be doing
   1. Do you prefer checks or stripes?
      你喜欢方格还是条纹？
   2. a check shirt/suit
      格子衬衫 / 西服
   3. a yellow and red check skirt
      红黄色相间的方格裙子

check up on sth

1. 查证；核实
   to find out if sth is true or correct
   1. Can I have the check, please?
      请把账单给我好吗？

n.

hold/keep sth in check

• 控制；制止
  to keep sth under control so that it does not spread or get worse

take a rain check (on sth)

• （婉辞邀请）下次吧，以后再说
  to refuse an offer or invitation but say that you might accept it later
  1. ‘Are you coming for a drink?’ ‘Can I take a rain check?─I must get this finished tonight.’
     “你来喝一杯吧？”“下次吧，好吗？今晚我得把这项工作做完。”

noun

1. the act of inspecting or verifying
   1. they made a check of their equipment
   2. the pilot ran through the check-out procedure

   Synonym:    checkoutcheck-out procedure

2. (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

3. obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

4. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
   1. his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper

   Synonym:    bridlecurb

5. a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
   1. she wore a skirt with checks

6. a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

   Synonym:    chip

7. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

   Synonym:    hindrancehinderancedeterrentimpedimentbalkbaulkhandicap

8. an appraisal of the state of affairs
   1. they made an assay of the contents
   2. a check on its dependability under stress

   Synonym:    assay

9. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
   1. fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory

   Synonym:    confirmationverificationsubstantiation

10. the bill in a restaurant
    1. he asked the waiter for the check

    Synonym:    chittab

11. a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
    1. as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name

    Synonym:    check marktick

12. a written order directing a bank to pay money
    1. he paid all his bills by check

    Synonym:    bank checkcheque

13. the state of inactivity following an interruption
    1. the negotiations were in arrest
    2. held them in check
    3. during the halt he got some lunch
    4. the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
    5. he spent the entire stop in his seat

    Synonym:    arresthalthitchstaystopstoppage

verb

1. become fractured
   1. The glass cracked when it was heated

   Synonym:    crackbreak

2. make cracks or chinks in
   1. The heat checked the paint

   Synonym:    chink

3. arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
   1. He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve

4. slow the growth or development of
   1. The brain damage will retard the child's language development

   Synonym:    retarddelay

5. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
   1. check the brakes
   2. Check out the engine

   Synonym:    check up onlook intocheck outsuss outcheck overgo overcheck into

6. put a check mark on or near or next to
   1. Please check each name on the list
   2. tick off the items
   3. mark off the units

   Synonym:    check offmarkmark offtick offtick

7. be careful or certain to do something
   1. He verified that the valves were closed
   2. See that the curtains are closed
   3. control the quality of the product

   Synonym:    seeinsuresee to itensurecontrolascertainassure

8. verify by consulting a source or authority
   1. check the spelling of this word
   2. check your facts

9. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
   1. I want to see whether she speaks French
   2. See whether it works
   3. find out if he speaks Russian
   4. Check whether the train leaves on time

   Synonym:    determinefind outseeascertainwatchlearn

10. write out a check on a bank account

11. place into check
    1. He checked my kings

12. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
    1. Arrest the downward trend
    2. Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
    3. Contain the rebel movement
    4. Turn back the tide of communism

    Synonym:    turn backarreststopcontainhold back

13. decline to initiate betting

14. mark into squares or draw squares on

    Synonym:    checkerchequer

15. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
    1. She checked for an instant and missed a step

16. stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
    1. The dog checked

17. abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

18. hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
    1. Check your coat at the door

19. consign for shipment on a vehicle
    1. check your luggage before boarding

20. lessen the intensity of
    1. moderate your alcohol intake
    2. hold your tongue
    3. hold your temper
    4. control your anger

    Synonym:    controlhold inholdcontaincurbmoderate

21. make an examination or investigation
    1. check into the rumor
    2. check the time of the class

22. develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice
    1. Parents must discipline their children
    2. Is this dog trained?

    Synonym:    disciplinetraincondition

23. block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

24. be compatible, similar or consistent
    1. The two stories don't agree in many details
    2. The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
    3. The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun

    Synonym:    matchfitcorrespondjibegibetallyagree

25. be verified or confirmed
    1. These stories don't check!

    Synonym:    check out