rain check
noun /ˈreɪn tʃek/
/ˈreɪn tʃek/
(especially North American English)Idioms - 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
Idioms
take a rain check (on something)
- (especially North American English, informal) 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。”
- ‘Are you coming for a drink?’ ‘Can I take a rain check?—I must get this finished tonight.’