说明
in case
核心问题
I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some ____. A. at last B. in case C. once again D. in time(全国高考,00-7)
答案为 B。但 in case 在这里是什么意思呢?
词典解答
这种不含从句的 in case 相当于汉语的“以防万一”。可以看作是副词性短语。上面的
句子可译为:我想我不会用钱的,但是,我要带一些,以防万一。类例:
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It may not rain, but you had better take an umbrella in case. 可能不会下雨,但是你最好还是带一把伞,以防万一。
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The bus is usually on time, but start early, just in case. 公共汽车通常是准时的,但是,还是早点动身为好,以防万一。
[附注]有些英语词典不把这种用法的 in case 解释为副词性短语,而把它解释为连词,后面省略了从句:
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I'll cook plenty of potatoes just in case (they decide to stay for dinner). 我打算多煮些马铃薯,以备万一(他们决定留下吃晚饭)。
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It may rain — you'd better take an umbrella (just) in case (it does). 可能下雨——你最好带把伞,以防万一(下起雨来)。