checkbook

consult one's checkbook before making a major purchase.

在进行大的购买行动之前先看看

detach a check from the checkbook; detach burs from one's coat.

从簿上撕下一张；取下大衣上粘附的东西

We’d just finished our meal when John realized he’d accidentally left his checkbook at home.

我们刚吃完饭,这时约翰发现他无意中把本落在家里了。