cases
cases — 名詞
- casessingular
- casesesplural
1. situations, facts, or examples that belong to one particular matter
情況
特定情形
situations, facts, or examples that belong to one particular matter
These cases show why the committee needs a clearer rule.
這些情況顯示委員會為何需要更清楚的規則。
these cases show + reason
In most cases, the clinic can give results within one day.
在大多數情況下，診所一天內就能給出結果。
in most cases
The survey included cases from both rural and city schools.
這項調查納入了鄉村和城市學校的案例。
Several cases were too unusual to fit the old model.
有幾個情況太特殊，無法套用舊模型。
文法句型
many cases
cases of something
in most cases
2. used to explain that the situation just mentioned is the reason
因此
基於該情況
used to explain that the situation just mentioned is the reason
The train is cancelled; in that case, we should take a bus.
火車取消了；既然如此，我們應該搭公車。
in that case
If that is the case, the refund should arrive tomorrow.
如果情況是那樣，退款明天應該會到。
if that is the case
The room is already booked; in that case, try the hall.
那個房間已經被訂走；既然如此，試試大廳。
If the figures are wrong, that changes the whole case.
如果數字錯了，那就會改變整個情況。
文法句型
in that case
if that is the case
3. the real facts, especially when someone says something may not be true
事實
真實情況
the real facts, especially when someone says something may not be true
Many people blamed the driver, but that was not the case.
許多人責怪司機，但事實並非如此。
not the case
The report suggests this was rarely the case last year.
報告顯示去年這種情況很少是真的。
be the case
If the case is different, the plan must change quickly.
如果事實不同，計畫就必須迅速改變。
The evidence showed the opposite was the case all along.
證據顯示事實一直正好相反。
文法句型
the case
not the case
be the case
4. used to add another point that is also relevant
也
同樣如此
used to add another point that is also relevant
The rule applies to volunteers, and that is also the case for interns.
這項規則適用於志工，實習生也是如此。
also the case for
Online forms need signatures; the same is the case for paper copies.
線上表格需要簽名，紙本副本也是如此。
same is the case
Rent rose in March, as was the case in nearby towns.
租金三月上漲，附近城鎮也是如此。
The fee is waived for students, which is also the case here.
學生可免繳費，這裡也是如此。
文法句型
as is also the case
this is the case with
5. used when preparing for a possible need or problem
以防
為可能狀況
used when preparing for a possible need or problem
Keep a copy of the receipt in case of questions.
保留收據副本，以防有人提出問題。
in case of + noun
The hikers packed extra water in case the path was longer.
登山者多帶了水，以防路程更長。
in case + clause
Bring a jacket just in case the hall feels cold.
帶件外套吧，以防大廳感覺很冷。
The file is backed up in case the laptop fails.
檔案已備份，以防筆電故障。
文法句型
in case of something
just in case
in case
6. used to say what should happen if a possible event occurs
萬一
若發生時
used to say what should happen if a possible event occurs
Call this number in case the gate is locked tonight.
萬一今晚大門上鎖，請打這個號碼。
in case + problem
In case of fire, leave the building by the rear stairs.
萬一發生火災，請從後樓梯離開建築物。
in case of fire
The nurse wrote instructions in case the fever returned overnight.
護士寫下指示，以防夜裡又發燒。
In case the meeting runs late, order dinner without us.
萬一會議拖晚，晚餐就不用等我們。
文法句型
in case something happens
in case of emergency
7. relating to a person, thing, or situation being discussed
關於
就某情況
relating to a person, thing, or situation being discussed
In my case, the medicine worked after two days.
就我的情況而言，藥兩天後就有效。
in my case
In the case of small firms, rent is the biggest cost.
就小公司而言，租金是最大的成本。
in the case of
In this case, the safest answer is to wait.
在這種情況下，最安全的答案是等待。
The rule differs in cases involving children or elderly patients.
涉及兒童或年長病人的情況，規則會不同。
文法句型
in the case of
in my case
in this case
8. used after a noun to say what type of situation it is
屬於
某種類型
used after a noun to say what type of situation it is
The delay was a clear case of poor planning.
這次延誤明顯屬於規劃不周。
case of + noun phrase
Those complaints are classic cases of unclear communication.
那些抱怨是溝通不清的典型情況。
cases of + noun phrase
The broken lock was another case of careless maintenance.
那個壞鎖又是維修粗心的例子。
This is a rare case of the old system working well.
這是舊系統運作良好的罕見情況。
文法句型
a clear case of
a classic case of
9. examples that make an explanation or claim easier to understand
例證
說明用例
examples that make an explanation or claim easier to understand
The empty playground is a case in point for the report.
空蕩蕩的遊樂場正是報告中的一個例證。
case in point
Several cases in the file show why training matters.
檔案中的幾個例子說明訓練為何重要。
cases show why
The damaged bridge became a useful case for engineering students.
受損的橋成了工程學生有用的案例。
One case from the survey explains the wider problem clearly.
調查中的一個案例清楚說明了更大的問題。
文法句型
case in point
a case that shows
10. used to show that one thing happens in the same manner as another
如同
同樣方式
used to show that one thing happens in the same manner as another
Prices fell in April, as was the case last spring.
價格四月下跌，去年春天也是如此。
as was the case
The door locks automatically, as is the case in newer trains.
門會自動上鎖，較新的列車也是如此。
as is the case
Attendance improved slowly, as was the case after previous storms.
出席率慢慢改善，之前風暴後也是如此。
The warning appeared twice, as is often the case online.
警告出現了兩次，網路上常是如此。
文法句型
as is the case
as was the case
11. used when the result is the same whichever possibility is correct
不論
無論哪種
used when the result is the same whichever possibility is correct
In either case, the office must receive the form today.
不論是哪一種情況，辦公室今天都必須收到表格。
in either case
Whatever the case, the children should not wait outside.
不論情況如何，孩子們都不該在外面等。
whatever the case
The route may change; in any case, arrive before nine.
路線可能改變；無論如何，九點前要到。
Both dates are difficult, but in either case we need approval.
兩個日期都困難，但不論哪天我們都需要批准。
文法句型
in either case
whatever the case
in any case
12. problems, patients, or situations handled by professionals such as police, docto
個案
專業處理
problems, patients, or situations handled by professionals such as police, doctors, or lawyers
The clinic handles serious cases before routine appointments each morning.
診所每天早上先處理嚴重個案，再看一般預約。
handle cases
Police opened three new cases after the weekend break-ins.
週末發生入屋竊盜後，警方開了三個新案。
open cases
The social worker reviewed six cases before visiting the shelter.
社工探訪收容所前，先審查了六個個案。
Doctors discussed the difficult case during the morning meeting.
醫師在早會討論那個棘手病例。
文法句型
a police case
a medical case
handle a case
13. legal matters that a court or judge must consider and decide
案件
法院事項
legal matters that a court or judge must consider and decide
The judge heard three cases before the lunch break.
法官午休前審理了三件案件。
hear cases
The old case returned to court after new evidence appeared.
新證據出現後，舊案又回到法庭。
case returned to court
Law students watched a civil case from the back row.
法學院學生坐在後排旁聽一件民事案件。
The newspaper reported several cases involving unpaid wages.
報紙報導了幾件涉及欠薪的案件。
文法句型
court case
bring a case
hear a case
14. containers, covers, or outer housings used to hold or protect things
盒套
容器外殼
containers, covers, or outer housings used to hold or protect things
The camera came with a hard case for travel.
相機附有旅行用硬殼盒。
hard case
A cracked phone case can still protect the screen.
裂開的手機殼仍能保護螢幕。
phone case
The museum kept the medal inside a glass case.
博物館把獎章放在玻璃展示盒裡。
Pack the lenses in separate cases before the flight.
飛行前把鏡片分別裝進保護盒。
文法句型
a case for something
phone case
display case
15. large bags or rectangular containers used for carrying belongings while travelli
箱子
旅行箱
large bags or rectangular containers used for carrying belongings while travelling
The porter carried two cases up the narrow stairs.
搬運員把兩只箱子搬上狹窄樓梯。
carried two cases
Pack the blue case first because it holds winter clothes.
先整理藍色箱子，因為它裝冬衣。
pack the case
Her small case fit easily under the train seat.
她的小旅行箱很容易放進火車座位下。
The family left three cases beside the hotel desk.
那家人把三只行李箱放在飯店櫃台旁。
文法句型
pack a case
carry a case
two cases
16. boxes of bottles or the amount of drink those boxes contain
一箱
整箱數量
boxes of bottles or the amount of drink those boxes contain
The restaurant ordered five cases of sparkling water.
餐廳訂了五箱氣泡水。
cases of + drink
A case of juice costs less than twelve single bottles.
一箱果汁比十二瓶單買便宜。
case of juice
They stored the beer cases in a cool basement.
他們把啤酒箱存放在涼爽的地下室。
The delivery driver dropped one case near the kitchen door.
送貨司機把一箱飲料放在廚房門口。
文法句型
a case of wine
two cases of beer
17. facts, reasons, and arguments used to support or oppose a position
論據
支持理由
facts, reasons, and arguments used to support or oppose a position
The report makes a strong case for safer crossings.
報告提出了支持更安全路口的有力論據。
make a strong case
Opponents built their case around cost and traffic delays.
反對者以成本和交通延誤建立論據。
build a case
The lawyer presented the case clearly to the jury.
律師向陪審團清楚陳述論點。
There is a good case against closing the library.
反對關閉圖書館有充分理由。
文法句型
make a case
case for something
case against something
18. forms of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives showing their sentence role
格位
文法形式
forms of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives showing their sentence role
Latin students learn cases before translating long sentences.
拉丁文學生先學格位，再翻譯長句。
learn cases
The ending changes because the noun is in a different case.
字尾會改變，因為名詞處於不同格位。
different case
Some languages mark case with small changes at word endings.
有些語言用字尾的小變化標示格位。
The teacher compared the nominative case with the accusative case.
老師比較了主格和受格。
文法句型
nominative case
accusative case
case ending
19. the capital or small written forms used for letters
字母形
大小寫形式
the capital or small written forms used for letters
Passwords may treat upper case and lower case differently.
密碼可能會區分大寫和小寫。
upper case and lower case
The form asks users to write names in lower case.
表格要求使用者用小寫填寫姓名。
lower case
Headings appear in upper case throughout the manual.
手冊中的標題全都以大寫顯示。
The editor changed the case of several section titles.
編輯更改了幾個章節標題的大小寫。
文法句型
upper case
lower case
change case
20. frames fitted around openings such as doors or windows
框架
門窗外框
frames fitted around openings such as doors or windows
The carpenter repaired the wooden case around the old window.
木匠修好了舊窗周圍的木框。
case around the window
Paint had peeled from the door case near the hallway.
走廊旁的門框油漆已經剝落。
door case
A narrow case framed the window above the sink.
水槽上方的窗戶有一圈窄框。
The inspector noted damage to several window cases upstairs.
檢查員記錄了樓上幾個窗框的損壞。
文法句型
window case
door case
21. people who seem unusual or eccentric in some way
怪人
古怪的人
people who seem unusual or eccentric in some way
The old mechanic was a real case, but everyone liked him.
那位老技師真是個怪人，但大家都喜歡他。
a real case
Her uncle is a funny case with endless odd stories.
她叔叔是個有趣怪人，總有說不完的怪故事。
funny case
The village remembered him as a harmless case.
村民記得他是個無害的怪人。
Do not call someone a case unless the tone is friendly.
除非語氣友善，否則不要稱別人為怪人。
文法句型
a strange case
a real case
cases — 動詞
- casespresent simple I / you / we / they
- caseses3rd person singular
- casesing-ing form
- casesedpast simple
1. looks over a place carefully because the person may rob it later
踩點
為行竊探查
looks over a place carefully because the person may rob it later
The thief cases the shop before choosing a back entrance.
小偷先踩點那家店，再選後門入口。
cases the shop
Security cameras caught someone casing the building after midnight.
監視器拍到有人午夜後在大樓踩點。
casing the building
The crew cases empty houses during long holiday weekends.
那夥人在長假週末查看空屋以便行竊。
Police warned that burglars sometimes case garages from the alley.
警方警告，竊賊有時會從巷子觀察車庫。
文法句型
case a place
case the building
2. puts something inside a case or covers it with a protective outer layer
裝盒
裝入外殼
puts something inside a case or covers it with a protective outer layer
The workshop cases each instrument before shipping it overseas.
工坊把每件樂器裝盒後再運往海外。
cases each instrument
Manufacturers case the sensor in metal for extra protection.
製造商把感測器裝入金屬外殼以加強保護。
case the sensor
The jeweller cased the watch after cleaning the movement.
珠寶匠清潔機芯後，把手錶裝回外殼。
Each fragile sample is cased in foam during transport.
每個脆弱樣本在運送時都用泡棉包覆。
文法句型
case something
case something in metal