in case

1. We are scared to abandon ourselves to our feelings in case we seem weak or out of control.
   我们不敢放纵自己的情感，以免显得太过软弱或缺乏自制。
2. I had to keep the video camera readily accessible in case I saw something that needed to be filmed.
   我必须将摄像机放在触手可及的地方，以便需要拍摄时用得上。
3. He left the door ajar in case I needed him.
   他虚掩房门，以防我会需要他。
4. The blackbird had a quick, wary look in case the cat was anywhere around
   这只乌鸫迅速警惕地张望了一眼，以防那只猫就在附近。
5. Dad brought a notebook along to the beach, in case he was seized by sudden inspiration.
   爸爸带了一个笔记本去海滩，如果突然有了灵感可以记录下来。
6. In case anyone was following me, I made an elaborate detour
   为了防止有人跟踪我，我特地绕了弯路。
7. Many shops along the route have been boarded up in case of trouble.
   沿途很多商店的门窗都用木板封上了，以防不测。
8. I guess we've already talked about this but I'll ask you again just in case.
   我想我们已经谈过这个问题了，不过为了以防万一，我再问你一次。
9. All exits must be kept clear in case of fire or a bomb scare
   所有出口必须保持畅通，以防有火灾或炸弹威吓发生。
10. I was going to get out of the building in case it went up
    我怕大楼起火，正打算要跑出去。
11. The authorities have urged people to stock up on fuel in case hostilities break out.
    当局已敦促人们储存燃料，以防战事爆发。
12. In case you think I was incautious, take a look at the map.
    如果你认为我不够仔细，就自己看看地图。
13. They are afraid to contact the social services in case they are labelled a problem family
    由于害怕被贴上“问题家庭”的标签，他们不敢联系社会福利机构。
14. Leave your key with a neighbour in case you lock yourself out one day.
    给邻居留把钥匙，以防有朝一日把自己反锁在外面。
15. I have also taken out a life insurance policy on him just in case.
    为防万一，我还给他买了一份人寿保险。
16. She is afraid to contact the social services in case they are labelled a problem family.
    她不敢联系社会服务部门，以免被当作问题家庭。
17. Roden had already constructed a rude cabin for himself and his family in case of necessity.
    罗登已为自己和家人搭好了一个简陋的小木屋，以备不时之需。
18. Security forces have been put on standby in case of violence.
    安全部队已处于待命状态，以防出现暴力事件。
19. We wanted to be here early in case the whatsit, maintenance supervisor had forgotten to deal with it
    我们想早点儿到这儿，以防那个什么维修主管忘了处理这件事。
20. In case there is any divergence of interpretation of this agreement, the* text shall prevail.
    如对本协定在解释上遇有分歧应以*文为准。
21. In case I forget, please remind me of my promise.
    假如我忘记了，请提醒一下我的诺言。
22. In case you give me leave, I will start at once.
    如果你许可，我立即就动身。
23. Please keep an eye on the stove in case the milk boils.
    劳神照料炉上的牛奶，别沸溅了。
24. Don't forget to take your umbrella in case it rains.
    别忘了带伞，下雨好用。
25. In case of difficulty, just call on me.
    如有困难，找我好了。
26. You'd better have two strings to your bow, just in case of emergency.
    你最好有两手准备，以防万一。
27. I like to keep a few envelopes about in case I need them.
    我喜欢在手头留存一些信封，以备不时之需。
28. In case of urgency, call the police.
    一旦发生紧急情况，打电话给警察。
29. Never walk behind a horse in case it kicks out ( at you).
    千万不要走在马后，它会踢你的。
30. You must remind him to take his medicine, in case he forgets.
    你要钉着他吃药，别让他忘了。

adv

1. if there happens to be need
   1. in case of trouble call 911
   2. I have money, just in case

   Synonym:    just in case