take a rain check

含义

to refuse an invitation politely but suggest another time

婉拒邀请，提议改天.

例句

1. 1Thanks for the invite, but I'll take a rain check — I've got an early shift tomorrow.
2. 2Maria took a rain check on the cinema because her little brother was ill.
3. 3Can I take a rain check on lunch today and meet you on Friday instead?
4. 4Tom never says no to a party, so I was surprised when he took a rain check last night.
5. 5Aisha had to take a rain check on the camping trip after hurting her ankle, but she's coming next time.

语法

只有 take 变化形式：took、taken。后面常接 on 加所邀请的事：take a rain check on dinner。