in some cases 在某些情况下，有时候

　　(教材P6)In some cases，different parts of speech (usually a noun and a verb) have the same spelling but different meanings.

　　在某些情况下，不同的词性(通常是名词和动词)有相同的拼写但不同的含义。

　　in any case 无论如何，总之

　　in case 假使；免得；以防(万一)

　　in case of 假使；万一

　　in this/that case 假使这样/那样的话

　　in no case 决不(置于句首，引起倒装)

　　as is often the case 通常就是这样；这是常有的事

　　①There's no point complaining now－we're leaving tomorrow in any case.

　　现在抱怨毫无意义，不管怎样我们明天都要离开。

　　②(2015·福建高考·单项填空)It was considerate of Michael to inform us of his delay in case we got worried.

　　Michael很体贴，他通知了我们他耽搁了以免我们感到担心。

　　③(2015·重庆高考·完形填空 B)In that case，eat before the flight，or an empty stomach will prevent you from sleeping.

　　如果是那样的话，上飞机前吃点东西，否则空腹会让你睡不着觉。

　　 reduce vt.& vi.减少

　　(教材P9)The possibility that pleasant smells might reduce pain has recently been suggested by new research.

　　最近新的研究表明令人愉快的气味可能会减少痛苦。