1.a written order directing a bank to pay money;

he paid all his bills by check

2.an appraisal of the state of affairs;

they made an assay of the contents

3.the bill in a restaurant;

he asked the waiter for the check

4.the state of inactivity following an interruption;

the negotiations were in arrest

5.additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct;

fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory

6.the act of inspecting or verifying;

they made a check of their equipment

7.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

8.something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

9.a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

10. a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard);

she wore a skirt with checks

11. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;

his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper

12. obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

13. (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

1.examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition;

check the brakes

2.make an examination or investigation;

check into the rumor

3.be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;

He verified that the valves were closed

4.lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;

moderate your alcohol intake

5.stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution;

She checked for an instant and missed a step

6.put a check mark on or next to;

Please check each name on the list

7.slow the growth or development of;

The brain damage will retard the child's language development

8.be verified or confirmed; pass inspection;

These stories don't check!

9.be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics;

The two stories don't agree in many details

10. block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

11. train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control;

Parents must discipline their children

12. consign for shipment on a vehicle;

check your luggage before boarding

13. hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping;

Check your coat at the door

14. abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons

15. stop in a chase especially when scent is lost;

The dog checked

16. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

17. decline to initiate betting

18. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of;

Arrest the downward trend

19. place into check;

He checked my kings

20. write out a check on a bank account

21. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort;

I want to see whether she speaks French

22. verify by consulting a source or authority;

check the spelling of this word

23. arrest the motion (of something) abruptly;

He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve

24. make cracks or chinks in;

The heat checked the paint

25. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only;

The glass cracked when it was heated

1.Max handed me a check. and I slipped him some long green.

麦克斯递给我一小包毒品，我就悄悄地塞给他一些钱。