检查，核对；制止，抑制；在…上打勾；
vi.核实，查核；中止；打勾；[象棋]将一军
n.支票；制止，抑制；检验，核对；
复数：checks过去式：checked过去分词：checked现在分词：checking第三人称单数：checks
"he paid all his bills by check"
同义词：bank checkcheque
an appraisal of the state of affairs"a check on its dependability under stress"
同义词：assay
the bill in a restaurant"he asked the waiter for the check"
同义词：chittab
the state of inactivity following an interruption"held them in check"
同义词：arresthalthitchstaystopstoppage
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct同义词：confirmationverificationsubstantiation
the act of inspecting or verifying"they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
同义词：checkoutcheck-out procedure
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc."as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"
同义词：check marktick
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress同义词：hindrancehinderancedeterrentimpedimentbalkbaulkhandicap
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something同义词：chip
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)"she wore a skirt with checks"
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess同义词：bridlecurb
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's kingv.examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition"check the brakes"
同义词：check up onlook intocheck outsuss outcheck overgo overcheck into
make an examination or investigation"check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something同义词：seeinsuresee to itensurecontrolascertainassure
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits同义词：controlhold inholdcontaincurbmoderate
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution"She checked for an instant and missed a step"
put a check mark on or near or next to"Please check each name on the list"
同义词：check offmarkmark offtick offtick
slow the growth or development of同义词：retarddelay
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection"These stories don't check!"
同义词：check out
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics"The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
同义词：matchfitcorrespondjibegibetallyagree
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockeytrain by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control同义词：disciplinetraincondition
consign for shipment on a vehicle"check your luggage before boarding"
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeepingabandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falconsstop in a chase especially when scent is lost"The dog checked"
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on同义词：checkerchequer
decline to initiate bettinghold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of同义词：turn backarreststopcontainhold back
place into check"He checked my kings"
write out a check on a bank accountfind out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort同义词：determinefind outseeascertainwatchlearn
verify by consulting a source or authority"check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly"He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
make cracks or chinks in"The heat checked the paint"
同义词：chink
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only同义词：crackbreak
这组词都有“阻止、抑制、制止”的意思，其区别是：
bridle指抑制住强烈的感情或欲望。
check多指阻止前进或继续发展。
refrain常指暂时对某种行动或冲动的抑制。
curb可指急剧或果断的制止，也可指用严格的方法加以控制。
inhibit主要指抑制愿望、情绪或念头，也指制止某物的蔓延。
restrain含义广，指用强力或权力去阻止或限制某人做某事。