Case clause
[计] 情况子句, 状态子句
🧩 词语组成解析
case
[kes]
n. （实）例，事例;情况，状况;诉讼（事件），案件，判例;容器（箱，盒）;
vt. 把…装入箱（或盒等）内;加盖于;包围，围住;[俚语]（尤指盗窃前）探察，侦查，窥测;
cas(to fall)+e→事件；事情；场合；状态；诉讼事件；患者
clause
[klɔ:z]
n. 从句，分句;条款，款项;
🗣️ 情景例句
The birthday dinner was held at a five-star restaurant.
生日宴会在一个五星级的宾馆里举办。
Oh, on! A ghost!
哇！有鬼呀！
To compensate for his unpleasant experiences in hospital, the man drank a little more than was good for him.
为了补偿住院这一段不愉快的经历，那人喝得稍许多了一点。