5.case n.事；事例

This is a case of stupidity, not dishonesty. 这只是个愚蠢的例子,并非不诚实。

情形；场合；状况 'Well, in that case, I would prefer to stay on the bus,' I answered. `唉,那样的话,我宁愿留在车上啦,'我回答说。

a case of poverty 穷苦的情形

病症；病例 This is a case of fever. 这是一发烧的病例。

案件；诉讼 a difficult case to prove 一个很难办的案子

In this case I'm acting for my friend Mr Smith. 我在这次诉讼中代表我的朋友史密斯的利益。

The case against Mr. White is said to be heard tomorrow. 据说怀特先生被起诉一案定于明天开庭。

The case was settled out of court. 这案件在庭外解决。

事实；实情 The police have a clear case against the prisoner. 警察有充足的事实对付那个囚犯。

Is that the case? No, that's not the case. 事实是那样吗?不,事实并非如此。

【习惯用语】

in case假使,以防(引导虚拟语气)

Take a hat with you in case the sun is very hot. 倘若太阳很利害，你就把帽子戴上。

in case of假如；如果；万一 In case of rain they can't go. 万一下雨，他们就不能去了。

in any case无论如何,不管怎样

in no case 决不；无论如何不