check

詞型變化：

動詞過去式:checked 過去分詞:checked 現在分詞:checking 第三人稱單數:checks 形容詞:checkable 　

詞意辨析：

restrain, check, refrain, bridle, curb, inhibit

這些動詞均含“阻止、抑制、制止”之意。
restrain: 含義廣，指用強力或權力去阻止或限制某人做某事。
check: 多指阻止前進或繼續發展。
refrain: 常指暫時對某種行動或衝動的抑制。
bridle: 指抑制住強烈的感情或欲望。
curb: 可指急劇或果斷的制止，也可指用嚴格的方法加以控制。
inhibit: 主要指抑制願望、情緒或念頭，也指制止某物的蔓延。

英文解釋：

名詞 check:

1. a written order directing a bank to pay money
   同義詞：bank check, cheque
2. an appraisal of the state of affairs
   同義詞：assay
3. the bill in a restaurant
   同義詞：chit, tab
4. the state of inactivity following an interruption
   同義詞：arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
5. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
   同義詞：confirmation, verification, substantiation
6. the act of inspecting or verifying
   同義詞：checkout, check-out procedure
7. a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
   同義詞：check mark, tick
8. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
   同義詞：hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap
9. a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
   同義詞：chip
10. a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
11. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
    同義詞：bridle, curb
12. obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
13. (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

動詞 check:

1. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
   同義詞：check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into
2. make an examination or investigation
3. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
   同義詞：see, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
4. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
   同義詞：control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate
5. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
6. put a check mark on or near or next to
   同義詞：check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick
7. slow the growth or development of
   同義詞：retard, delay
8. be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
   同義詞：check out
9. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
   同義詞：match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
10. block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
11. train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
    同義詞：discipline, train, condition
12. consign for shipment on a vehicle
13. hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
14. abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons
15. stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
16. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
    同義詞：checker, chequer
17. decline to initiate betting
18. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
    同義詞：turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back
19. place into check
20. write out a check on a bank account
21. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
    同義詞：determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
22. verify by consulting a source or authority
23. arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
24. make cracks or chinks in
    同義詞：chink
25. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
    同義詞：crack, break

中英例句：

1. The plumber made a careful check of the pipes.
   管子工對管道做了仔細的檢查。
2. They checked their steps.
   他們突然停住腳步。
3. Have you checked all your luggage?
   你全部行李都暫存了嗎？
4. He wrote his mother a check.
   他給母親開了一張支票。
5. I'm just going to check in these books at the library.
   我要去圖書館還這些書。