单词 | chequebook |
例句 | “You still keep a chequebook in the glove box?” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Lady Isabel effectively promises to open her husband’s chequebook in return for a night of passion with the handsome vicar. Maggie Smith's 20 best films – ranked! 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z At the height of the Aids crisis in the 1980s, he says, “I participated with my chequebook to support the movement. It was a terrible, horrible, torturous time. When friends die, we die with them.” Star Trek’s George Takei: ‘I’d take a female friend to premieres. Then go out to a gay bar’ 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z Ultimately it’s a story of how recklessness and ruthlessness – financial and moral – promoted chequebook journalism, a preoccupation with intrusive tabloid gossip and growing indifference to the pollution of accepted notions involving personal privacy. Paper Giants: Magazine Wars - TV review 2013-06-02T15:04:00Z Increasingly Taipei relied on its chequebook to hold on to a dwindling list of allies, mainly in the form of aid and investment. A spooked and lonely Taiwan looks for new friends 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, they will meet in Bern for an extraordinary session to discuss Credit Suisse's downfall as well as the government's open chequebook response. Swiss parliament holds emergency session on Credit Suisse rescue 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z But he will also say that the party won't be "getting its big government chequebook out again". Labour won't spend its way out of Tory 'mess', says Sir Keir Starmer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Years ago a partner of mine lost his wallet and chequebook on the Tube through a hole in the pocket of his overcoat. BBC's Jeremy Bowen has stolen wallet returned in 'Christmas miracle' 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z Found in the suspects' possession were firearms, sets of US dollar bills, the president's personal chequebook and the server that held surveillance camera footage from his home, Le Nouvelliste newspaper reported. Jovenel Moïse: Haiti requests foreign troops after president's assassination 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Should United lose then expect to see Woodward reach for the chequebook, even if United’s record with panic buys has been atrocious in recent years. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Was he really ready to get his chequebook out? 'Dominic Raab must resign or be sacked': Harry Dunn's parents on their long fight for justice 2020-05-30T04:00:00Z The Donald J Trump Foundation closed down in 2018, after prosecutors accused it of working as "little more than a chequebook" for Mr Trump's interests. Judge orders Trump to pay $2m for charity misuse 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z That is why the chancellor opened his chequebook, that’s why we are spending the money on doing lots of things to mitigate those assumptions. Brexit: Boris Johnson denies lying to Queen about reasons for prorogation - live news 2019-09-12T04:00:00Z In a speech to business leaders just minutes before Pence, Xi insisted the initiative was not a “trap” and there was no “hidden agenda” – amid criticism that it amounts to “chequebook diplomacy” in the region. Apec summit: Mike Pence warns of China's ‘constricting belt’ and ‘one-way road’ 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z Daphne had gone back inside to get the chequebook. The silencing of Malta's anti-corruption campaigner 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z Mr Thick, though, is confident: “It’s a tough business. Even Rio with its huge chequebook won’t find it easy.” Australia is the new frontier for battery minerals 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z Madonna's pants, a chequebook, a hairbrush and photos were among the scheduled lots. Madonna blocks sale of Tupac prison letter - BBC News 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z She had also stolen a cheque from the back of my chequebook, written out a cheque for just over £1,000 and cashed it. Why I bought my daughter heroin - BBC News 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z In the national interest, the Queen has over the years had to toast a steady supply of dictators, sheikhs and wealthy leaders with an open chequebook. How Nigel Farage's taunts prompted hasty offer of Trump state visit | Patrick Wintour 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z She left the house, but swiftly returned to pick up a chequebook. The silencing of Malta's anti-corruption campaigner 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z Rukoro, the Herero chief, rejected what he called Germany’s “chequebook diplomacy” and bilateral dealings with the Namibian government. Germany moves to atone for 'forgotten genocide' in Namibia 2016-12-25T05:00:00Z But that will require more than simply opening the chequebook. A view from the bridge 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z Some of his Twitter followers joked that younger viewers may not know what a chequebook and pen - the traditional consolation prize on the show - actually are. Blankety Blank: David Walliams to host quiz show Christmas special - BBC News 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z American policymakers sneer that, with its chequebook diplomacy, China is crudely attempting to buy influence across the region. Of Yorkies and Great Danes 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Facing that kind of risk, and fearing an onslaught from Batmanghelidjh, Yentob and their friends, ministers feared to keep the chequebook shut. The fall of Kids Company - BBC News 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z That and the fact her aunt was getting through a chequebook almost every week sending money in response. Loneliness and the risk of fraudulent mail - BBC News 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z But don’t get out your chequebook: sadly, all of the Thames-facing apartments have already been sold. The ‘sky pool’ is just the start: London prepares for a flood of bathing oligarchs 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z Soon after that he moved to London, aiming for art college, and was accused of carrying out a chequebook fraud with a friend. Damien Hirst: ‘What have I done? I’ve created a monster’ | Catherine Mayer 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z But he denies Holcombe's chequebook was the main factor in signing. Why are hockey stars in second tier? 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z Compared with him, China's Xi Jinping looks like a decidedly local political chieftain with a big chequebook, but with nothing very serious in the way of firepower. US needs to show it's still top dog 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z He's been seen holidaying on the Caribbean island of Mustique, thanks to the paparazzi and a Hello! magazine chequebook. Prince George at one: style icon, globetrotter, 'toddler with the best hair' 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z The Chinese chequebook is helping to keep anti-American governments in power in Ecuador and Cuba, as well as in Venezuela. The post-imperial void 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z On April 2nd, however, the Supreme Court ruled that he can get his chequebook out again. Money in politics: Sky’s the limit 2014-04-03T14:57:37Z Whenever a big name player is injured or traded, instead of opening the chequebook, the Cardinals simply find a replacement from their feeder leagues. The Cardinal Way shines through again 2013-10-22T19:23:01Z But it helps explain the lavishness of Saudi Arabia's chequebook diplomacy - and the motives behind the arrest of dozens of Islamists in the UAE, for allegedly plotting to subvert the state. How Egypt's neighbours view crisis 2013-08-20T22:26:50Z The gung-ho attitude early on, gifting teams leads only to claw back victory, and latterly the consistency of the team to grind result after result, showing City a blank chequebook isn't everything. Premier League fans' verdict part one: Arsenal to Norwich 2013-05-18T22:20:15Z He's tired of being a chequebook manager in charge of so many underachieving overpaid prima donnas so it's clearly a perfect fit at the Ber … ah … well … um … yes. Football transfer rumours: Arsène Wenger to Paris Saint-Germain? 2013-04-30T08:43:28Z Many owners end up selling to the investor who has the largest chequebook but little regard for the traditions, employees and customers of the firm. Nick Clegg proposes tax breaks on bonuses at employee-owned firms 2013-03-27T00:05:03Z Ferguson is sometimes patronised as somebody armed with a hairdryer and a chequebook, his success largely down to his genius for man-management and motivation, yet he has always been something of a chalkboard addict. Sir Alex Ferguson will bring tactical nous as well as motivation to Madrid 2013-02-11T17:52:57Z QPR have braved the "gang warfare" of the window to blow some cash, but their desperate chequebook management has not been matched by the other relegation contenders. Transfer deadline day: Who should your club buy? – open thread 2013-01-30T12:13:56Z The answer does not always lie in the chequebook. QPR's Clint Hill says spending is not the answer after draw with Wigan 2012-12-09T23:00:02Z The Euros owed Scotland some karmic payback four years later, but Lady Luck kept her chequebook in her purse and had deliberately left her guarantee card at home. The Joy of Six: nutmegs 2012-11-16T10:38:09Z And David Lacey explains why the power of the chequebook is being challenged by other more profound considerations. The Fiver 2012-08-24T15:00:14Z For , however, the power of the chequebook is being challenged by other more profound considerations. Manchester City's money trumped by United and Chelsea's on-pitch appeal 2012-08-24T11:17:07Z For the first time a serious competitor with a massive chequebook took on BSkyB. Ofcom's tussle with BSkyB leaves it in a terrible position 2012-08-12T18:29:01Z City can afford to stick rather than twist, but United keeping the chequebook closed not only appears uncharacteristically defeatist, it raises suspicions that the owners are being tight with funds. Premier League 2012-13: club-by-club guide to how the summer has gone 2012-08-11T18:07:11Z The initial plan was to launch a chequebook account in 2010 and later add small business banking. Tesco launches into mortgage market 2012-08-03T23:05:36Z He has brought the kit with him to Rome, but has he packed his chequebook alongside it? Dai Green hoping to have last laugh over rivals come London 2012 Games 2012-05-30T21:20:01Z And use the HHMI's ample chequebook to free them from the distractions of conventional academic life. Research at Janelia: Life on the farm 2011-11-16T18:20:28.220Z He is the latest product of what with chip and PIN technology is something only a football manager will soon possess – a chequebook. Easy Liverpool win over Bolton shows Kenny Dalglish is on right track 2011-08-28T22:00:05Z The influence extended two ways: his team-mates taught him how to spend his Premier League pay packet with a chequebook. Bolton Wanderers Premier League 2011-12 team guide 2011-08-07T23:05:35Z He produced a paper with some writing on it as the Squire, slowly unlocking a drawer, produced his chequebook. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z All that the UK really lacks is a vast company like AOL or Yahoo that is prepared to wave a headline-making chequebook at such sites. Will a UK content site ever sell for as much as the Huffington Post? 2011-02-14T07:00:05Z With City far from discouraged and Chelsea reaching for the chequebook, there will be rivals in due course to join the present Arsenal side. Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City 2011-02-14T00:01:40Z They cannot wave a chequebook – in administration they did not have one. Bournemouth blossom after Lee Bradbury's switch bears fruit 2011-02-07T07:01:03Z Rather, investors were worried that the BSkyB profit machine might develop a splutter at the moment was preparing to draw its chequebook. Sky's the limit for broadcaster's independent directors 2011-01-27T20:00:04Z Despite the seething resentment of her policies, Merkel remains "extraordinarily powerful", according to the senior diplomat, not least because she has the fattest chequebook. Year of bullying, bluff and bailouts leaves euro fighting for its life 2010-12-15T20:50:18Z As it did when Abramovich opened his chequebook to bully the rest of the league financially, City's methods have provoked disdain in Wenger. Arsenal can beat Chelsea with passing not power, says Ars?ne Wenger 2010-10-01T21:30:00Z New customers will be able to get their account, chequebook, debit and credit cards within 15 minutes, and all the data for each customer will be kept in one place. Banking and IT: Computer says no 2010-07-22T11:21:00Z And this is not one of those events where the chequebook rules: once again the winner was a 27-foot Nordic Folkboat. Brian Appleyard claims Roman Golden Bowl in Nordic Bear 2010-06-19T19:28:00Z The same money markets whose beat forms the backdrop to discussions about a new British government yesterday cajoled finance ministers from across Europe to reach for the chequebook and defend their battered currency. The euro: Hanging together ? and apart 2010-05-10T23:10:00Z There has been further criticism of the $5,000 the blog paid for the phone, an action that has been derided as chequebook journalism. Apple v Gizmodo: Gawker's Nick Denton on the battle over the lost iPhone 2010-05-03T06:00:00Z The stories "that are up for submission for this award were done without chequebook journalism - the sources were not paid," says Mr Levine. Scoop shock! 2010-04-12T09:12:00Z The IMF team now in Athens are not armed with a chequebook. Markets move 2010-04-07T23:22:00Z “She said her ladyship kept the chequebook, and saw to the estate herself, only allowing you a little pocket-money when you were a good boy.” Sir Hilton's Sin Yesterday, when I called to see you, I saw the stub in your chequebook, which was lying open on the desk in your boudoir. Making People Happy As soon as the man entered Dorian pulled his chequebook out of a drawer, and spread it out before him. The Picture of Dorian Gray He saw the yellow backed chequebook upon the table. Beyond the City As soon as the man entered, Dorian pulled his chequebook out of a drawer and spread it out before him. The Picture of Dorian Gray "If there'd only been a practice of letting me lock anything of that sort up in the safe every night—and this chequebook, too, sir—then——" "I know—I know!" said Eldrick. The Talleyrand Maxim The fountain pen was poised over the chequebook, but only because I had placed it in Levy's fingers, and was holding the cheque-book under them. Mr. Justice Raffles He discharged his outstanding little account with easy liberality, blushing as he pulled out of his pocket a new chequebook, page 1 of which he bestowed on the delighted artist. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family Someone gave me a chequebook through a wicket and someone else began telling me how to write it out. Literary Lapses When I commenced on my own account, I adopted the system of keeping a check, the same as a bank chequebook. Second Shetland Truck System Report Well," said Anthony, reaching for his chequebook, "it was a good bilin' of soap. The Four Million |
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