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blank cheque

/blæŋk tʃek/

翻译: 签好名但未填写金额的支票,收款人可自行填入任意数额。比喻给予某人充分的自由或全权,可自行决定如何行动或花钱。

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/blæŋk tʃek/C1formalbusiness
  • zh签好名但未填写金额的支票,收款人可自行填入任意数额。比喻给予某人充分的自由或全权,可自行决定如何行动或花钱。

A cheque that is signed but with the amount left blank, allowing the recipient to write in any amount. Figuratively, it means complete freedom or authority to act or spend as one wishes.

  1. Unlimited authorityC1formal

    Complete freedom or permission to act as one wishes, often without restrictions or oversight.

    zh全权委托

    • The CEO was given a blank cheque to restructure the company.
    • The government granted the committee a blank cheque to investigate the matter.
    • He had a blank cheque to spend whatever was necessary on the project.
  2. Signed cheque with no amountB2formal

    A cheque that is signed but has no amount written in, allowing the recipient to fill in any sum.

    zh空白支票

    • She handed him a blank cheque for the repairs.
    • The investor gave the startup a blank cheque to cover initial costs.
    • Never sign a blank cheque without knowing the final amount.