1An instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.

一起身份混淆的事例。

在许多情形下，农民确实对他们的土地有着深厚的感情。

1. 1.1usually in singular The situation affecting or relating to a particular person or thing.
   情境；个人环境（或情况）
   I'll make an exception in your case

   我会把你的情况当作例外。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • I grilled him about how this works, and at least in his case, it's not particularly sinister.
   • In his case, it led him to undertake a change of direction career-wise.
   • In her case, it has the opposite effect.
   • The procedure, as you know, is a good one when it works, and it worked very well in my case.
   • In the Russian's case, it expresses at least in part regret for a radical youth.
   • In her case it has caused involuntary muscle spasms affecting her whole body.
   • Quite often, as in your case, only the eyes cause problems and the usual treatment is to provide artificial tears or a gel.
   • The result, in his case, is that his nationality plays little or no role in the definition of his music.
   • In my case, in order to minimise my monthly outlay, I chose to repay the loan amount after 30 years.
   • In our case, it helped to turn an already tense situation into a snake pit.
   • The list is endless when the spinal cord is traumatized and some will make a partial or, in my case, a complete recovery.
   • However, it may not be appropriate in your case as it is expensive.
   • In my case though I just stumbled upon themes and then built on them.
   • In my case, I saw the internet as the perfect opportunity to become whoever I wanted to be.
   • In my case, I had a complete nightmare with my bank when I tried to change an insurance policy.
   • And this was part of my believing that the world was not as it was represented, because it certainly was not in my case.
   • It was particularly painful in my case because I had my heart set on the very thing he was achieving.
   • In your case, the personal issues are clear, with your wish to retire and with no family succession.
   • In our case, I can say there were specific benefits, which will not apply to you.
   • The allure, in my case, was not service to others, but the deliverance of myself.

   Synonyms

   the situation, the position, the picture, the state of affairs, the state of play, the lie of the land

   plight, predicament

   event, contingency

   circumstances, conditions, facts

   how things stand, what's going on

   informal kettle of fish, ball game, score, story, set-up
2. 1.2 An incident or set of circumstances under official investigation by the police.
   案件
   a murder case

   一起谋杀案。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Greater Manchester Police have put a team of detectives on the case and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
   • For the detectives on the case though, there will be no celebration at today's conviction.
   • The police investigation has now finished and a file on the case has been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service.
   • There are several other similar cases currently under police investigation.
   • Surrey police, who investigated the cases, concluded late last year that there were no grounds for any prosecutions.
   • This makes it necessary for there to be a big investment of police manpower to crack these cases, the officials said.
   • To date no one from the community has voluntarily come forward to provide any details to police on the case.
   • The cause of the accident is unknown and police are investigating a case of culpable homicide.
   • Yesterday police said all the cases had been fully investigated and no action would be taken.
   • He suggested that the document had been fabricated by the police officers in the case.
   • She has to approach a civil court and also pursue the criminal case filed in a police station.
   • The detective on the case was one of the victims and Carmen felt as if she had done all she could.
   • After the presentation ceremony, Wendy paid tribute to the police officers who had worked on the case.
   • Police are treating the case as attempted murder and a major incident room and full inquiry team has been set up.
   • I, and all the officers who worked on the case, were utterly shocked at the callous level of violence they used.
   • He laid a charge at the local police station but the case was apparently not followed up.
   • Twenty-five officers are working on the case and an incident room has been set up at York.
   • Police confiscated the bones for examination but haven't commented on the case.
   • He says this involves the police certifying private investigators to handle cases, with police support.

   Synonyms

   investigation, enquiry, examination, exploration, probe, search, scrutiny, scrutinization, study, inspection, inquest, reconnoitring, sounding

   incident, event, happening, occurrence, episode, proceeding, matter, affair, set of circumstances

2An instance of a disease, injury, or problem.

20万宗乙肝病例。

1. 2.1 A person or their particular problem requiring or receiving medical or welfare attention.
   （需要医疗或社会福利部门关注的）对象
   most breast cancer cases were older women

   绝大多数乳腺癌患者为年纪较大的妇女。

   the local social services discussed Gemma's case

   当地社会服务部门讨论了杰玛的问题。

   urgent cases were turned away from the hospital

   Example sentencesExamples

   • We know where the chronic heart disease cases are going to be.
   • Four out of the five Indian cases with septicaemia or meningitis had a fatal outcome.
   • In addition, it is effective in cases requiring radical surgery of malignant tumors.
   • So far, more than two thirds of cases have required advice only.
   • King Edward Hospital in Perth centred on the treatment of obstetrics and gynaecology cases.
   • The most severe cases are medical emergencies and require the skilled care of a physician in hospital to avoid death.
   • Most of those patients are run of the mill cases that a medical student could handle.
   • Cholesterol clefts were shown on biopsy in all four cases, and eosinophilia was noted in three.
   • The nurse would direct the more serious cases to a general practitioner.
   • Less than one per cent of the substantiated cases required medical care for broken bones or head trauma.
   • More cases than controls saw a gynaecologist or an obstetrician and cases had more prenatal visits.
   • We recently admitted two cases of tuberculous meningitis to our hospital within a week.
   • Hospitals were requested to provide copies of the medical records of potential cases.
   • Another complicating factor is whether or not psychiatric cases are included in the casualty figures.
   • It has been estimated that the general practitioner sees about five cancer cases yearly.
   • Most of these cases had contracted the disease some time ago and are only now starting treatment.
   • Hundreds of contacts of the suspected cases are under medical surveillance, at least five of whom have developed fevers.
   • Severe cases require treatment in hospital with antibiotics.
   • The sanctuary takes in cruelty and abuse cases and regularly receives referrals from the police.
   • We had our fracture ward upstairs full of cases immobilised in full plaster casts.
2. 2.2informal with adjective or noun modifier A person whose situation is regarded as pitiable or as having no chance of improvement.
   〈非正式〉可怜的人；无望改进的人
   Vicky was a very sad case

   维姬是个很可怜的人。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • He nodded, a great sage, understanding the value of a man such as he to a sad case like me.
   • Last year alone, he saw 700 equine clients from all over Britain, some of which were deemed hopeless cases by vets.
   • What is clear is that we now have a leader of the National Party who is a very sad case.
   • He is a devoted doctor who is adamant to make the make the best out of hopeless cases.
   • Many members of the squad were left looking like hopeless cases, often through no fault of their own.
   • Esther hoped she would be assigned to a ward that contained the really desperate cases.
   • Ok, call me a terminal sad case but this is probably going to end up in my cupboard.
   • This guy is a sad case, very very messed up, and probably has done some messed-up stuff.
3. 2.3dated, informal An amusing or eccentric person.
   〈非正式，旧〉滑稽者；古怪人
   Example sentencesExamples

   • "He's a case," said Father Jerry.
   • She's a case and a half. You love to hate her don't you?
   • I checked out the whole joint, mate, and the verdict is in: you're a case.

3A legal action, especially one to be decided in a court of law.

一起诽谤诉讼案。

一位原雇员对该理事会提起诉讼。

1. 3.1 A set of facts or arguments supporting one side in a legal case.
   （诉讼时支持一方的）事实；理由
   the case for the defence

   有利于被告的陈述。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Both sides of the argument are busy marshalling facts to support their cases.
   • A solicitor should never advocate his client's case in the media.
   • That part of the appellant's case is no longer maintained, and in my judgement rightly so.
   • There is a short answer to almost the whole of the defendants' case on this application.
   • That case received significant support from the evidence of the defendant's wife.
   • The film does not take sides; it does not present itself as a case for the defence.
   • That reference seems to me to be of little or no value to the defendants' case.
   • The Applicant did have a fair hearing and the opportunity of presenting his side of the case.
   • Even if admitted, there was still some evidence on which the plaintiff's case could be built.
   • Indeed, I consider that, if anything, it supports his case on lack of motive for the loss.
   • I was referred to the cases of a carrier and packing agent as supporting the case of the auctioneers.
   • He builds up a very strong case based on circumstantial evidence.
   • No further reports were available on the details of the criminal case against the driver.
   • Before me each side conducted their respective cases as a matter of high principle.
   • At the end of his summing up he gave the jury a brief reminder of the way both sides put their cases in counsel's final speeches.
   • The overall standard of some prosecution cases outlined to courts in West Yorkshire was below the national standard.
   • She turned up for a hearing but she was not able to present her case to the court.
   • A party cannot truly know whether a document supports his case until he has seen it.
   • He says the case against him was fabricated by the state to ruin his career.
   • None of the accused was even given the opportunity to argue the case against them.
2. 3.2 A set of facts or arguments supporting one side of a debate or controversy.
   （诉讼时支持一方的）事实；理由
   the case against tobacco advertising

   反烟草广告的论据。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • A wealth of studies indicate that a good case can be made for the first of these claims.
   • Waving banners and flags, protesters cheered and shouted as speakers put across the case against war.
   • He makes a strong case for the fact that dealing with loss is the key to dealing with life.
   • Few will be moved by its case against the company today, even though the grievance is genuine.
   • It is telling the people of New Zealand that they will not be allowed to hear him put his case in his own words.
   • He takes pains to limit the range and reach of his case against censorship.
   • He sets out the case against posting someone else's personal email address.
   • I presume you will give equal prominence to the case against the euro.
   • Our application will be considered on its merits and we have confidence in our case.
   • The only case against anonymity for all accused until found guilty is that it would sell fewer papers.
   • Speakers at this meeting put the case against the proposed handing over of council housing stock.
   • The case against them, let alone against the government itself, is unproven.
   • Such a view is not unreasonable and I am certainly not about to make a case against rights in general.
   • The case against is that soppy makeover shows are not what the BBC is there for.
   • He has travelled literally thousands of miles to argue the case against war and occupation.
   • If disaster movies are to be the new currency of scientific debate, who will make the case against alarmism?
   • Reading his book I began to recall other exercises in arguing the case for state control.
   • They will also argue an economic case against membership.
   • No group will have the funds or organization to make the case against any revenue cap.
   • We therefore consider there is a case for retaining the complex monopoly provisions and propose to do so.

   Synonyms

   argument, contention, reasoning, logic, defence, justification, vindication, apology, polemic

   statement, postulation, explanation, exposition, thesis, presentation, proclamation, expounding, claim

   plea, appeal, petition
3. 3.3 An agreed summary of the facts relating to a legal case, drawn up for review or decision on a point of law by a higher court.
   案情陈述；判案述要
   Example sentencesExamples

   • We understood that the additional notices were to be filed after you signed the case stated, your Honour, but we will certainly do so, immediately.
   • I set them out in reverse order to that in which they appear in the case stated as it appears to be more logical to do so.
   • I have answered the questions posed by the magistrates in the case stated in the final paragraph of the judgment.
   • The Secretary of State relied in the cases stated on two alternative grounds for concluding that contributions were payable.
   • As I say, the example is trivial and for the moment I cannot imagine a problem emerging about that, but we all know with cases stated the facts you have agreed are never the facts you need.
   • Although the case stated is not clear as to whether this sum represented costs or a fine it is common ground that it represented a contribution towards the costs of the prosecution.
   • The following material facts appear from the case stated.
   • This is an appeal by way of case stated from a decision of the Huntingdon Magistrates' Court.
   • The application was accompanied by a draft case stated.
   • There is a draft case stated which I understand is acceptable to both sides, is that so?
   • Now, we were not talking about facts set out in a case stated here; we were talking about admissions.
   • Often cases stated are done under section 18 of the Judiciary Act.
   • Now, a question then arises of the case stated to get it before the Full Court.
   • The second question raised in the case stated was answered in the negative by the Divisional Court, and this aspect of its decision was not challenged in the appeal.
   • I asked my question because I had in mind paragraph 5 in the case stated in the Woolworths matter.
   • This question unfortunately has never been reformulated or commented upon by the justices when the case stated was prepared.
   • I was told that the issues raised in this case stated are of general practical importance for local authorities.
   • The Crown relies upon a number of cases in support of its position.
   • The case stated then went on to summarise the decision of the Crown Court.
   • We have prepared a draft case stated and, as normally happens where these are prepared, there are some minor problems with it and some matters my learned friend is concerned about.

4Grammar
Any of the forms of a noun, adjective, or pronoun that express the semantic relation of the word to other words in the sentence.

宾格。

1A container designed to hold or protect something.

一个银香烟盒。

1. 1.1 The outer protective covering of a natural or manufactured object.
   外壳
   a seed case

   种子外壳。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • It makes the mp3 player a lot more tactile as it removes the sharp edges of the existing metal case.
   • The design of the case allows users to hold the console up to their ear to make phone calls.
   • The fan housing at the top of the case also contains the display and control panel.
   • Stored in its protective case the screen is small enough to carry around easily.
   • When lost to view all you will hear are cones tumbling from branch to branch as seed cases spiral in the sun.
   • First I took the case apart, separated the front panel from the case frame and cover.
   • Soon the seeds in the inflated seed cases of the yellow rattle will be hard and rattle at a brush.
   • She felt around underneath them and her fingers met the cool outer case of the laptop.
   • After this you slide the hard drive into place and screw the case down.
   • They were packed in over 50 boxes that normally contained computer hard-drive cases.
   • I turned and, attempting to be helpful, picked up a bit of keyboard that had lost its outer case.
   • If you take the cover off of the case you should be able to see the processor fan on the motherboard.
   • The sensors' metal cases should make them show up through the scope.

   Synonyms

   casing, covering, sheath, sheathing, wrapper, wrapping, cover, envelope, sleeve, housing, jacket, capsule, folder

   technical integument
2. 1.2 An item of luggage; a suitcase.
   〈英〉行李箱；手提箱
   Example sentencesExamples

   • We could tell he was a little bit strange, because he had turned up for the tour with two cases - a brief case and a suitcase.
   • A suspicious policeman insisted on checking their cases, which contained escape rations.
   • That men now pack their own cases is but small consolation.
   • It was the biggest mistake she ever made, because from then on I'd just pack the case and we'd be off again.
   • All of her cases and trunks were put in one of the biggest rooms that the school had.
   • My cases go in the cupboard under the stairs.
   • The thieves also stole luggage cases from the house, which it is suspected they used to carry out the hoard of stolen items.
   • She is so excited about her trip of a lifetime next month she has already packed her case.
   • The cases are packed, the tickets are in your pocket, the car's in the garage and the dog's in the kennels.
   • Not the flimsiest book to pack in a case, nor the easiest read, but well worth the effort.
   • Passengers were crammed inside, and roof-racks piled high with cases, luggage and sacks of maize.
   • Clothing found in the case that had contained the bomb was identified as having been bought in Malta.
   • We can hear footsteps above and the scraping sounds of our crates and cases being dragged across the floorboards.
   • The victim then discovered the bag contained a carry case with three bottles of water inside.
   • Couples are being told to separate their luggage into different cases to share the weight.
   • His wife Ethel had to pack him a case that contained a mutton chop and a large bar of chocolate.
   • I was given my keys and I lugged my cases up two flights of stairs.
   • As I packed my case for my trip to Norway I considered what I knew about the country.
   • After she had replaced her case in the netted baggage rack above her head, she opened the bag.
   • Never leave handbags, laptop cases or briefcases in sight even if empty.

   Synonyms

   suitcase, bag, travelling bag, travel bag, valise, grip, holdall, portmanteau

   piece of luggage, item of baggage

   briefcase, attaché case, Gladstone bag

   trunk, chest

   (cases) luggage, baggage
3. 1.3 A box containing twelve bottles of wine or other drink, sold as a unit.
   （装有一打酒或其他饮料的）箱子
   a case of champagne

   一箱香槟酒。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Loyal customers deserve a change from the usual cases of wine and gift vouchers.
   • Some 500,000 nine-litre cases are sold annually, making it second only to Glenfiddich.
   • For example, the top thirty chateaux in Bordeaux only produce half a million cases of wine in any one year.
   • Identify the wines you like and ask your local wine shop what price a case of 12 bottles would be.
   • In fact, they pour so many free samples that they end up giving away 35,000 cases of wine a year.
   • At Tesco in Oldham, she was sold a case of 12 bottles of Stella lager.
   • They produce a miniscule two and a half, to three thousand cases of wine a year.
   • With it comes a case of wine that steers the taster through a range of styles and regions.
   • Authorities say the suspects made off with thousands of cases of beer and wine before they were caught.
   • The best advice is to taste a wine by buying a single bottle before you commit to several bottles or a case.
   • A case of beer, a case of wine, and six bottles of Wild Turkey were disposed of in merciless fashion.
   • It is posited that the case contains 12 bottles because that is as many as a man can comfortably carry.
   • Beer and milk may be sold in crates but, contrary to popular usage, wine is sold in cases.
   • But police and customs officers later seized cases of lager and wine that had been illegally imported.
   • Irish wine consumers now buy over five million cases of wine a year.
   • Whereas I know people who can drink cases of beer and it doesn't affect them; I don't know how they do it.
   • We buy a whole case of champagne but we are not going to drink it… just for you but we are not going to drink it.
   • Prizes were given to lucky winners and those ordering cases of wine.
   • Just fill in the voting form and you'll be automatically entered into a draw to win one of 20 cases of luxury wines.
   • Some sent cash enclosed in unsigned birthday cards, while another showed his thanks via a couple of cases of wine.
   • My friend James got a good deal on a couple of cases of wine but the only room he had for storage was in his loft.

   Synonyms

   crate, box, pack, bin, coffer, casket, chest, basket, hamper

2Each of the two forms, capital or minuscule, in which a letter of the alphabet may be written or printed.

1Surround in a material or substance.

这些塔是钢结构外包花岗岩的。

1. 1.1 Enclose in a protective container.
   装入保护容器内
   he cased his glasses carefully and walked out

   Example sentencesExamples

   • The guns are cased in their original brass cornered oak and leather case.
   • As I looked at the cover featuring a cased set of a pair of Great Western six-guns, not even in my wildest imagination could I ever conjure up a vision of someday not only handling but actually shooting these very same sixguns.
   • He brought his competition pistol with him, but kept it cased, and just sat and watched as the others shot.

   Synonyms

   cover, surround, coat, encase, sheathe, wrap, envelop

2informal Reconnoitre (a place) before carrying out a robbery.

我正在那个地方踩点儿。