case
US: /ˈkeɪs/
UK: /kˈeɪs/
English - Vietnamese dictionary
case /keis/- danh từ
- trường hợp, cảnh ngộ, hoàn cảnh, tình thế
- in his case: trong trường hợp của hắn ta
- to be in a sad case: ở trong một hoàn cảnh đáng buồn
- (y học) trường hợp, ca
- the worst cases were sent to the hospital: các ca nặng đã được gửi đến bệnh viện
- lying-down case: trường hợp phải nằm
- walking case: trường hợp nhẹ có thể đi được
- vụ; việc kiện, việc thưa kiện, kiện, việc tố tụng
- to win one's case: được kiện
- (ngôn ngữ học) cách
- in any case
- trong bất cứ tình huống nào, bất kỳ sự việc xảy ra như thế nào
- in case
- nếu
- in case I forget, please remind me of my promise: nếu tôi có quên thì nhắc tôi về lời hứa của tôi nhé
- in case of
- trong trường hợp
- in case of emergency: trong trường hợp khẩn cấp
- in the case of
- đối với trường hợp của, về trường hợp của
- in the case of X: đối với X, về trường hợp của X
- it is not the case
- không phải như thế, không đúng như thế
- to have a good case
- có chứng cớ là mình đúng
- to make out one's case
- chứng tỏ là mình đúng
- to put the case for somebody
- bênh vực ai, bào chữa cho ai
- put the case that
- cứ cho rằng là, giả dụ
- to state one's case
- trình bày lý lẽ của mình
- trường hợp, cảnh ngộ, hoàn cảnh, tình thế
- danh từ
- hộp, hòm, ngăn, túi, vỏ (đồng hồ)
- (ngành in) hộp chữ in (có từng ngăn)
- lower case
- chữ thường
- upper case
- chữ hoa
- ngoại động từ
- bao, bọc
- bỏ vào hòm, bỏ vào bao, bỏ vào túi, bỏ vào bọc
Advanced English dictionary
noun, verb+ noun
situation
1 [C] a particular situation or a situation of a particular type: In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment. + The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. + It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning.
See also -
2 (the case) [sing.] ~ (that ...) the true situation: If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. + It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving.
3 [C, usually sing.] a situation that relates to a particular person or thing: In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. + I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others).
police investigation
4 [C] a matter that is being officially investigated, especially by the police: a murder case + a case of theft
in court of law
5 [C] a question to be decided in a court of law: The case will be heard next week. + a court case + to win / lose a case + When does her case come before the court?
See also -
arguments
6 [C, usually sing.] ~ (for / against sth) a set of facts or arguments that support one side in a court of law, discussion, etc: the case for the defence / prosecution + Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). + the case for / against private education + The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals.
container
7 [C] (often in compounds) a container or covering used to protect or store things; a container with its contents or the amount that it contains: a pencil case + a jewellery case + a packing case (= a large wooden box for packing things in) + The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases. + a case (= 12 bottles) of champagne
8 [C] = SUITCASE: Let me carry your case for you.
of disease
9 [C] the fact of sb having a disease or an injury; a person suffering from a disease or an injury: a severe case of typhoid + The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident.
person
10 [C] a person who needs, or is thought to need, special treatment or attention: He's a hopeless case.
grammar
11 [C, U] the form of a noun, an adjective or a pronoun in some languages, that shows its relationship to another word: the nominative / accusative / genitive case + Latin nouns have case, number and gender.
Idioms: as the case may be used to say that one of two or more possibilities is true, but which one is true depends on the circumstances: There may be an announcement about this tomorrow-or not, as the case may be.
be on sb's case (informal) to criticize sb all the time: She's always on my case about cleaning my room.
be on the case to be dealing with a particular matter, especially a criminal investigation: We have two agents on the case.
get off my case (spoken) used to tell sb to stop criticizing you
a case in point a clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed
in any case whatever happens or may have happened: There's no point complaining now-we're leaving tomorrow in any case.
(just) in case ( ...) because of the possibility of sth happening: You'd better take the keys in case I'm out. + You probably won't need to call-but take my number, just in case. + In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here-let me explain ...
in case of sth (often on official notices) if sth happens: In case of fire, ring the alarm bell.
in that case if that happens or has happened; if that is the situation: 'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it'
more at REST v.
+ verb [VN]
Idioms: case the joint (informal) to look carefully around a building so that you can plan how to steal things from it at a later time(also case)
+ noun
a case with flat sides and a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when you are travelling: to pack / unpack a suitcase
Thesaurus dictionary
n.
1 instance, example, event, occurrence; happening, occasion, circumstance, state, situation:
In a recent case a farmer was attacked by a man-eating tiger. Holmes is investigating a case of a missing necklace.
2 action, suit, lawsuit, dispute; cause:
I lost my case.
3 patient, invalid, victim:
Four new cases were admitted to the hospital yesterday.
4 specimen, instance, example:
Howard is an odd case, isn't he?
5 in any case. in any event, come what may, at all events, anyhow, anyway:
In any case, your decision won't affect me.
6 in case.
(a) lest, for fear that:
He was worried in case his wife found out where he had been.
(b) if, in the event that, if it happens or proves or turns out that, if it should happen or prove or turn out that:
In case you were thinking of leaving, remember that we have your car keys.
7 in case of. in the event of; for fear of:
In case of fire, you must use the staircase. We insured the house in case of fire.
8 the case. the fact, the actuality, the truth, the reality, what really happened or took place:
She said he was drunk, but that's not the case.
n.-2
1 box, container, carton, crate; chest, holder, receptacle; trunk, suitcase, casket:
Please order two cases of paper for the copying machine. The cosmetics came in a fitted case lined in velvet.
2 covering, cover, protection, casing, envelope, wrapper:
The engraving was on the inside of the watch-case. The book came in a case of fine calfskin.
v.
3 encase, box, crate, pack, package, containerize:
The computer arrived, completely cased in rigid foam.
Collocation
1 example
ADJ.
classic, textbook, typical | clear, obvious, simple
It was a simple case of mistaken identity.
| borderline
After the exams, the teacher gave all borderline cases a spoken test.
| extreme | isolated, rare
Except in a few rare cases, bee stings are not dangerous.
| exceptional, special | striking
VERB + CASE
highlight, illustrate, show
He highlighted the case of Harry Farr, 25, who was executed for cowardice in 1916.
CASE + VERB
arise, occur
The committee has full powers to deal with any cases of malpractice that arise.
CASE + NOUN
study
a case study of an Amazonian tribe
| example
PREP.
in sb's/this ~
In her case, she failed the exam because she wasn't well.
| ~ of
a case of animal cruelty
PHRASES
case by case/on a case by case basis
Complaints are dealt with on a case by case basis.
| a case in point
Many professions feel they deserve higher pay, and nurses are a case in point.
2 true situation
VERB + CASE
be, remain
It remains the case that not enough graduates are going into teaching.
| overstate, understate
I agree with him, but don't you think he slightly overstates the case?
3 of a disease
ADJ.
acute, chronic | advanced, serious, severe | mild
CASE + NOUN
history
Medical students study the case histories of many patients.
| file, notes, records, report
PREP.
~ of
a severe case of food poisoning
4 police investigation
ADJ.
notorious
the notorious case of the Botley strangler
| tragic | murder, robbery
VERB + CASE
investigate, work on
Four police officers are investigating the case.
| crack, solve
They never solved the Jones murder case.
CASE + NOUN
officer
Carter was the senior case officer on the investigation.
PREP.
on the ~
A detective is on the case at the moment.
| ~ of
a case of theft
5 in a court of law
ADJ.
court | criminal | civil | test
This is a test case which will influence what other judges decide.
| divorce
VERB + CASE
bring
The victim decided to bring a case of rape against him.
| handle
This was the hardest case she had handled since becoming a lawyer.
| consider, hear, try
The court will consider the case soon. The case will be heard in the Court of Appeal.
| adjourn | dismiss, throw out
The case was thrown out for lack of evidence.
| drop
The prosecution decided to drop the case.
| decide, settle
The case was settled out of court.
| win | lose | review
CASE + VERB
come before sb, come to court, go to court, go to trial
The case came before Judge Hales in the Crown Court. He was so clearly innocent, the case should never have gone to court.
| collapse
The case against her collapsed when a key witness was proved to have lied.
| centre on sth, hinge on sth, rest on sth, turn on sth
The case hinged on the evidence of the only witness to the killing.
| raise sth
The case raises a number of issues.
PREP.
in a/the ~
the evidence in the case
| ~ against
The case against her was very weak.
| ~ of
PHRASES
a/no case to answer
The judge ruled that the defendant had no case to answer, as the evidence had been discredited.
| the circumstances/facts of a case
6 arguments
ADJ.
convincing, good, powerful, strong | open-and-shut, unanswerable
With his current superb form, he presents an unanswerable case for selection in the team.
| weak | defence, prosecution/prosecution's
VERB + CASE
have
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law).
| prepare
The defendant requested more time to prepare his case.
| outline, set out | deliver, make (out), present, put, state
You can make out a case for changing our teaching methods.
| argue, plead
I thought she argued her case very well.
| take up
The local MP has taken up the case of the family of six who have been left homeless.
| judge
The teacher must judge each case according to its merits.
| bolster, help, support
What evidence do you have to support your case?
| weaken
CASE + VERB
exist
A strong caseexists for adopting a similarsystem in this country.
PREP.
~ against
Is there a case against wearing school uniforms?
| ~ for
PHRASES
the case for the defence/prosecution, the merits of a case
The disciplinary committee considered the merits of his case before fining him.
7 container
ADJ.
display
She kept all her trophies in a display case.
| presentation
a gold wristwatch in a presentation case
| carrying
He put the binoculars back in their carrying case.
| packing | glass
The room was full of stuffed animals in glass cases.
| cigarette, glasses, jewellery, pencil, pillow | guitar, violin, etc.
PREP.
in/inside a/the ~, out of a/the ~
8 suitcase
ADJ.
attache | overnight
> SeeSUITCASE(for other collocates with case)
9 grammar
ADJ.
ablative, accusative, dative, genitive, instrumental, locative, nominative, vocative
VERB + CASE
take
In Polish the verb ‘to be’ takes the instrumental case.
CASE + NOUN
ending
Concise dictionary
cases|cased|casingkeɪsnoun
+a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
+an occurrence of something
+a special set of circumstances
+a problem requiring investigation
+the actual state of things
+a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument
+a portable container for carrying several objects
+a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
+a person requiring professional services
+the quantity contained in a case
+a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
+a specific state of mind that is temporary
+nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence
+the housing or outer covering of something
+a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
+an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
+the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
+bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
verb
+look over, usually with the intention to rob
+enclose in, or as if in, a case
