to look at something to see if it is right or okay
Please check your work for mistakes before you turn it in.
请在提交前检查你的作业是否有错误。
to look or ask to find out if something is true or there
I need to check if the store is open before we go.
在我们去之前,我需要确认商店是否开门。
to mark (✓) next to something on a list
Check the box if you agree to the terms.
如果你同意条款,请在方框内打勾。
to stop something from growing or getting worse
This medicine helps check the spread of infection.
这种药物有助于阻止感染的传播。
to stop yourself from doing or showing something
He tried to check his anger during the meeting.
他试图在会议期间克制自己的愤怒。
to leave coats or bags in a special place
You can check your coat at the door.
你可以在门口寄存外套。
to leave bags to be put on a plane or train
We need to check our luggage before boarding.
我们需要在登机前托运行李。
the act of looking at something to make sure it is okay
Give the car a quick check before we leave.
在我们离开前,快速检查一下汽车。
a look into someone or something to learn more
The company does a background check on all new employees.
公司对所有新员工进行背景调查。
a mark (✓) showing something is done or correct
Put a check next to each task you complete.
在你完成的每个任务旁边打勾。
the paper that shows what you owe at a restaurant
Can we have the check, please?
请给我们账单,好吗?
a paper used to pay for things instead of money
I paid by check because I didn't have cash.
我用支票支付,因为我没有现金。
something that stops or slows down progress
The new law is a check on pollution.
新法律是对污染的一种遏制。
rules that limit power
The court acts as a check on government power.
法院起到制衡政府权力的作用。
a pattern of squares, usually two colors
He wore a shirt with a blue and white check pattern.
他穿了一件蓝白格纹图案的衬衫。
a place where you leave coats or bags
The check for coats is near the entrance.
外套寄存处靠近入口。
a ticket you get when you leave something
Keep your check to get your bag back later.
保管好你的寄存票,以便稍后取回包。
in chess, when the king can be captured
He put his opponent's king in check.
他将对手的王将置于将军状态。
said to show agreement or that something is done
"Do you have your keys?" "Check!"
“你带钥匙了吗?” “带了!”