有关case的若干条短语的用法

1. 比较 in case 与 in case of(1) in case 通常用作连词,表示目的或条件,意为“万一”、“以防万一”。如:In case he comes, let me know. 万一他来,告诉我一声。Take your umbrella (just) in case it rains. 带上雨伞,以防下雨。有时用作副词,意为“以防万一”。如:It may not rain, but you had better take an umbrella in case. 可能不会下雨,但你最好还是带把雨伞,以防万一。(2) in case of 是复合介词,意为“万一”、“以防万一”。如:In case of fire, ring the alarm bell. 万一失火,请按警铃。Take an umbrella with you in case of rain. 带把雨伞,以防下雨。2. 常用短语:(1) in any case 意为“不管怎样”、“无论如何”。如:In any case, come in time. 无论如何你要及时来(from www.yywords.com)。(2) in no case 意为“绝不”、“在任何情况下都不(若置于句首,句子用倒装)。如:In no case should you tell him. 你绝不能告诉他。(3) in that case 意为“既然如此”“假若如此”。如:You have finished, haven’t you? In that case, you may go.你已完工了,是不是? 既然如此,你可走了。