词汇 casing 在中文的含义

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casing

US /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

名词

1.

外壳, 套管, 箱体

a protective covering or housing

示例:
The bullet's outer casing was found at the crime scene.
子弹的外部弹壳在犯罪现场被发现。
The computer's casing was made of durable plastic.
电脑的外壳由耐用塑料制成。
2.

踩点, 侦察

the act of inspecting a building or area, especially for a criminal purpose

示例:
The thieves were caught while they were casing the bank.
小偷们在踩点银行时被抓住了。
The police suspected the men were involved in casing the jewelry store.
警方怀疑这些男子参与了对珠宝店的踩点