case
/keɪs/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1211 in the learning path
情况；事例；病例
Definitions
n. A particular situation or example, including an instance of illness.
情况；事例；病例
n. A container that holds or protects something.
盒；箱；套
n. A legal matter or arguments supporting a particular position.
案件；论据
Example
Take an umbrella in case it rains later.
带把伞吧，以防待会儿下雨。
In many cases, investing in preventive healthcare is more cost-effective than treating diseases after they develop.
在许多情况下，投资预防保健比在疾病出现后进行治疗更具成本效益。
Collocations
- in some cases
- in case of emergency
- a strong case for
- a phone case
Usage tip
in case后接从句；in case of后接名词。
FAQ
- What does case mean?
- A particular situation or example, including an instance of illness. A container that holds or protects something. A legal matter or arguments supporting a particular position.
- How is case pronounced?
- UK /keɪs/, US /keɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
