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单词 circumstance
释义 circumstance¹ /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/ n.
1.(fact, condition)条件;环境;状况

Hundreds of people died there in terrible circumstances.成百上千的人死于那样的恶劣条件。

I wish we could have met under happier circumstances.真希望我们能够在愉快一些的情况下会面。

(facts surrounding a particular event)某事的原委

the circumstances of her father's death她父亲去世的原委

political circumstances政治形势
economic circumstances经济形势
2.(chance incident)(尤指偶然的)事件
by circumstance机缘巧合

There are those, who, by circumstance, end up homeless.有些人由于命运捉弄, 落得无家可归。

to be the victim of circumstance成为命运的牺牲品

Is Oedipus a hero or a victim of circumstance?俄狄浦斯是个英雄还是命运的牺牲品?

3.(detail)详情;细节

The author dwells on circumstances rather than essentials.这位作者注重细节而非本质。

4.in these circumstances在这种情况下

In these circumstances, it is difficult to see how he can be so confident.在这种情况下, 很难理解他为什么还能如此自信。

5.pomp and circumstance排场

He preferred simplicity to pomp and circumstance.他更喜欢简朴而非排场。

The ceremonial occasion was mounted with more regal pomp and circumstance than ever.这次典礼比以往任何一次都更盛大豪华。

6.under any circumstances在任何情况下

Racism is wholly unacceptable under any circumstances.在任何情况下, 种族主义都完全不可接受。

Do not attack him under any circumstances.任何情况下都不要攻击他。

7.under certain circumstances在某些情况下

Recent opinion polls show that 60 percent favor abortion under certain circumstances.最近的民意调查显示, 60%的人赞成在某些情况下堕胎。

8.under the circumstancesorin the circumstances在这种情况下

Under the circumstances, a crash was unavoidable.在这种情况下, 撞车是不可避免的。

In the circumstances it was not surprising that there was trouble.在这种情况下, 有麻烦不足为怪。

9.under no circumstancesorin no circumstances无论如何都不;绝不

Under no circumstances whatsoever will I support Mr Baldwin.无论如何我都不会支持鲍德温先生。

She made it clear that under no circumstances would she cancel the trip.她明确表示, 无论如何也不会取消旅行。

circumstance² /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/ vt.
1.<正式>(place in situation)使处于特定条件下;使处于特定环境中

I flatter myself that she is so circumstanced at present as to enable her to act with more prudence.我自认为她现在的境况使她能够更谨慎地行动。

2.<废>(give in detail)提供…的细节;详述
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