rain check

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++

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ˈrain check noun  1  take a rain check (on something) informal especially American EnglishREJECT/NOT ACCEPT used to say that you will do something in the future but not now 下次吧，改天吧 ‘Care for a drink?’ ‘I’ll take a rain check, thanks.’ “想喝一杯吗？”“下次吧，谢谢。”2. [countable] American EnglishDS a ticket for an outdoor event, such as a sports game, that you can use again if it rains and the action stops 〔户外体育比赛等活动因雨改期再次举办时〕可再次使用的票根

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rain check• The warning voice could go take a rain check, she thought.

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rain check
ˈrain check noun
1. take a rain check (on something) informal especially American English used to say that you will do something in the future but not now:
    ‘Care for a drink?’ ‘I’ll take a rain check, thanks.’
2. [countable] American English a ticket for an outdoor event, such as a sports game, that you can use again if it rains and the action stops

rain checkBrE /ˈreɪn tʃek/ 🔊NAmE /ˈreɪn tʃek/ 🔊 noun (especially NAmE) a ticket that can be used later if a game, show, etc. is cancelled because of rain （比赛、演出等因雨取消时）可延期使用的票●take a rain check (on sth)(informal, especially NAmE) to refuse an offer or invitation but say that you might accept it later （婉辞邀请）下次吧，以后再说◆'Are you coming for a drink?' 'Can I take a rain check?—I must get this finished tonight.' “你来喝一杯吧？” “下次吧，好吗？今晚我得把这项工作做完。”🔊🔊