| 词汇 | check out |
| 释义 | Idiom check outcheck out (something) to pay for something you are buying or to let someone record what you are borrowing.To complete your online purchase, check out by clicking on the icon below.Ty checked another three books out of the library this afternoon. Phr V check out checks, checking, checked check out to leave a hotel after paying and giving back the key of your roomoften + ofWe checked out of the motel early the next morning. check-out noun mainly American & Australian the time by which you must check out of a hotelCheck-out is 11 o'clock. used as adjI think check-out time is 12 noon. if information checks out, it is shown to be true or correctNone of the information he gave me checked out. American slang to dieCan you believe Don just checked out like that? check out sth/sb or check sth/sb out to examine something, or to get information about something or someone, to make sure that what you have been told about them is true, or that they are safe or suitable, or to see what is wrong with themHe hired private investigators to check out his future business partner.Safety inspectors checked the hotel out before giving it a licence.She took her car into the garage to have the rattling noise checked out. informal to look at a person or object, or to go to a place because you are interested to see what they are likeWhy don't we check out that new bar in the town centre?Wow! Check him out - he's gorgeous! check out sb or check sb out American if someone working in a large shop checks you out, they calculate how much you have to pay and take the money from youBring your cart round to the next aisle and I'll check you out there. checkout noun the place where you pay for things in a big shopI had to wait 15 minutes at the check-out. check out (sth) or check (sth) out American to pay for things you buy in a big shopIt took me nearly an hour to check out, the store was so busy.I had checked out the milk before I noticed the container was leaking. check out sth or check sth out American to borrow something {e.g. book, video} from a library (= place that lends people books) after an employee has recorded that you have taken itYou can check out these books at the main desk. check out verb 1 to leave prison US, 1950. 2 to die. A euphemism not without its black humour US, 1927. 3 to commit suicide while in prison US, 1992 check out if information checks out, it is shown to be true or correct: As long as your references check out, we'll give you the job. Anyone whose credit history checks out can get a low-interest loan.3. check out sb/sth • check sb/sth out AmE to look at someone or something because they are interesting, attractive, unusual etc: Let's check out the castle before we go back to the hotel. I turned around and caught Bill checking me out.check it out/check this out spoken, especially AmE Hey, check it out! Bob has a new haircut!4. check out to return your room keys and pay your bill at a hotel so that you can leave: What time do we have to check out? After checking out, I realized I had left my purse in the room.■ OPPOSITE: check incheckout n singular when you prepare to leave a hotel by paying your bill and returning your room keys: Checkout is at 10am.5. check out sth • check sth out AmE to borrow or rent something from a business, such as books from a library: The library allows you to check out six books at a time.6. check sb out • check out sb AmE to add up prices of a customer's products in a store and take payment for them: I can check you out on cash register 5. check out AmE to let a store worker add up the prices of products you want to buy, and then pay for them: It's going to take forever to check out! This line has 10 people in it!checkout n C the place in a supermarket (=a large shop that sells food) where you pay for the goods that you have collected: We had to wait for ages at the checkout.7. check out AmE informal to die: My grandmother just checked out one day without any warning. check out1. verb To confirm that one has vacated one's hotel room (and pay the bill). We have to check out in an hour, so you guys seriously need to start packing! 2. verb To investigate, inspect, or look at something of interest. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is commonly used between "check" and "out." We checked out that house on the corner, but the price was too high considering all the work it needs. Wow, check this out—someone in the next town over won the lottery last week! Check out George over there. That dude knows how to dress! 3. verb To be verified as true, accurate, or meeting a certain standard. Surprisingly, her story checks out—she really was at the library until midnight last night. 4. verb To become unfocused or distracted; to cease participating in a meaningful way. Well, he's still blabbing away, but I couldn't tell you what he's talking about now—I checked out a while ago. I know Jim is retiring at the end of June, but he's already checked out if you ask me. 5. verb To complete a purchase by providing payment at the final point of sale, as in a retail store. I'm checking out right now, so I'll be out to the car in a minute. I'm about to check out—is there anything else you needed from the store? 6. verb To tally one's purchases and take payment for them. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is commonly used between "check" and "out." The cashier is checking me out right now, so I'll be out to the car in a minute. Please check out these customers while I see if we have any more of those items in the back. 7. verb To complete the necessary steps so that one can borrow something from a system, such as a library. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is commonly used between "check" and "out." What books did you check out from the library this week? Can I check these books out, or are they reference only? 8. verb, slang To look with interest at someone who one finds attractive. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is commonly used between "check" and "out." That cute guy over there is totally checking you out! 9. verb, slang To die. Doctor, I'm not ready to check out yet, so I'm willing to try your most aggressive approach. 10. noun The time at which one must vacate one's hotel room. When used as a noun, the phrase is often written as one word. Checkout is at 11 AM, so you guys need to start packing now! 11. noun The area of a store at which purchases are made. When used as a noun, the phrase is often written as one word. I'm at the checkout right now, so I hope there isn't anything else you need from the store. check someone or something out (of something)to do the paperwork necessary to remove someone or something from something or some place. I will have the manager check you out of the hotel and send you the bill. The librarian checked out the computer to me. check someone or something outto evaluate someone or something. That stock sounds good. I'll check it out. I'll check out the competition. check something outto examine or try something; to think about something. It's something we all have to be concerned with. Check it out. Check out the new comedy show on tonight. check out (of something)and check out (from something)to do whatever is necessary to leave a place and then depart, (check out (of something) is more frequent.) I will check out of the hotel at about noon. I will check out from the office and come right to where you are. check out[for someone or something] to prove to be correctly represented. Everything you told me checks out with what other witnesses said. check out1. Record one's departure from a hotel by paying the bill, or from a conference or other function, as in As soon as my bags are packed I'll check out of the motel. [Early 1900s] 2. Leave hurriedly, make a quick exit, as in The minute I get paid I'm checking out. [Slang; 1920s] 3. Die, as in When he got cholera, he was sure he'd check out. [Slang; 1920s] 4. Withdraw an item after recording the withdrawal, as in I'll check out the tapes on your library card. [1930s] 5. Record, total the prices, and receive payment for a purchase, as in The cashier checked out and bagged my groceries in record time. 6. check something or someone out . Investigate or evaluate something or someone; observe carefully. For example, I don't know if you'll like the film; check it out yourself, or That man who's staring is probably just checking us out. [Slang; mid-1900s] 7. Pass close inspection, as in That rattle made me suspicious, but the repairman said the machine checked out completely. check outv. 1. To inspect something so as to determine accuracy, quality, or other condition; test something: The technician checked out the computer system to make sure there were no errors in the software. I heard a strange noise, so I went downstairs to check it out. 2. To be verified or confirmed; pass inspection: Although we doubted it at first, the suspect's story checked out. 3. To look at someone or something that is surprising, interesting, or attractive: If you liked that movie, you should check out the director's other films. Check out the size of that diamond! I became jealous when I saw my spouse checking the lifeguard out. 4. To settle one's bill and leave a hotel or other place of lodging: The hotel requires that guests check out by noon so that the rooms can be cleaned before the next guests arrive. 5. To record and sum the prices of and receive payment for something being purchased or the items someone is purchasing at a retail store: The cashier checked out and bagged my order. We brought our items to the counter, and the sales clerk checked us out. 6. To undergo the process of purchasing some selected item or items from a retailer: It took us an hour to check out because there was only one register. 7. To borrow some item, as from a library, with the lender registering or keeping track of the borrowing: I checked out all four volumes, but could only read the first before they were due. If you don't finish that book before the library closes, you will have to check it out. I went to the video store and checked out two movies. 8. To lose awareness of one's surroundings; become inattentive: I got bored at the meeting and checked out until someone punched me on the arm. 9. Slang To die: When I check out, I want to be buried in a fancy coffin. check something out tv. to examine something; to think about something. It’s something we all have to be concerned with. Check it out. check out, toTo die. This slangy phrase transfers other kinds of departure to leaving this life, as in “He’s had several heart attacks and could check out any day.” It dates from the 1920s. To check something/someone out, on the other hand, meaning to investigate something or someone, as in “Let’s check out this new restaurant,” dates from the 1940s. |
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