check

• 名词，指为确认准确性、质量或状态而进行的查看、核对或检查。也可指账单或支票等凭据。

A noun referring to an examination, verification, or inspection to ensure accuracy, quality, or condition.

1. Examination or inspectionA2formal

   An act of verifying or inspecting something to ensure its correctness or condition.

   检查

   • The mechanic performed a safety check on the car.
   • Please do a quick check of the document for errors.
   • The doctor gave her a routine health check.

   同义词assessmentauditcheckupexaminationinspectionreviewscrutinytestverification

   反义词disregardignoranceneglect

2. Financial instrumentB1formalamerican

   A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from a person's account to another person or organization.

   支票

   • He wrote a check for the rent payment.
   • She deposited the check into her savings account.
   • The company issued a check to cover the invoice.

   同义词bank draftchequedraft

3. Pattern or designB1formal

   A pattern of squares, often of alternating colors, used in fabrics or designs.

   格纹

   • She wore a shirt with a black and white check pattern.
   • The tablecloth had a red and blue check design.
   • The kitchen floor was covered in a classic check tile.

   同义词checkerchequer

4. Restraint or controlB2formal

   Something that limits or controls a situation or process.

   制约

   • The new regulations act as a check on corporate power.
   • The system has built-in checks to prevent errors.
   • Keeping a check on your spending is important for saving money.

   同义词brakeconstraintcontrolcurbdeterrenthindranceimpedimentlimitrestraintrestriction

   反义词encouragementfreedomlicenserelease

• 动词，表示检查、核对或查看某事物以确保其准确性、质量或状态。

A verb used to indicate the act of examining, verifying, or inspecting something for accuracy, quality, or condition.

1. Examine or inspectA2formal

   To look at something carefully to verify its condition, accuracy, or quality.

   检查

   • Please check the document for any errors.
   • The mechanic checked the car's engine thoroughly.
   • She checked her email before leaving the office.

   同义词appraiseassessauditexamineinspectmonitorreviewscanscrutinizestudysurveytestverify

   反义词disregardignoreneglectoverlook

2. Confirm or verifyA2formal

   To make sure that something is true, correct, or in order.

   确认

   • I need to check if the train is on time.
   • He checked the facts before publishing the article.
   • Can you check whether the door is locked?

   同义词ascertainconfirmcorroborateensureexamineinspectsubstantiatetestvalidateverify

   反义词dismissdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

3. Stop or restrainB2formal

   To stop or slow down the progress or movement of something.

   抑制

   • The government tried to check the spread of the disease.
   • She checked her anger and responded calmly.
   • The dam was built to check the flow of the river.

   同义词arrestblockcurbhaltimpedeinhibitobstructrestrainstemstop

   反义词accelerateadvanceaidallowassistencourageexpeditefacilitatefosterfurtherhastenhelphurrypromotespeedstimulatesupporturge

4. Mark or tickA2informal

   To mark an item on a list to indicate it has been verified or completed.

   勾选

   • He checked off each item on the shopping list.
   • She checked the box next to her name on the form.
   • The teacher checked the attendance list.

   同义词check offmarkmark offticktick off

短语动词变体check incheck intocheck offcheck outcheck overcheck up on