plural events
plural events
Learner's definition of EVENT
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a : something (especially something important or notable) that happens事件（尤指要事或大事） -
The article recounted the events of the past year.这篇文章叙述了过去一年中发生的重大事件。
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the last major/big event of the summer夏季的最后一个重大事件
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He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards.他对后来发生的事情一点也不记得了。
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The accident was caused by an unusual sequence/chain/series of events.这次事故是由一连串不寻常的事件酿成的。
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It's difficult to predict the course of events [=to predict what will happen] with any confidence.很难预测接下来将会发生什么。
— see also current events b : a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)社交场合；既定活动 — see also media event, nonevent 2
: any one of the contests in a sports program（体育运动的）比赛项目
at all events
or in any event
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used to say that what is being said is true no matter what other things may or may not happen or be true不管怎样；无论如何 -
It's possible that she was too nervous to pay close attention. At all events [=in any case, anyway], she does not have all the details quite right.她可能是因为过于紧张而没能聚精会神。但不管怎样，她没有把所有的细节答对。
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It is curious, in any event, why their decision bothers him so much.无论如何，让人好奇的是，为什么他们的决定会使他如此烦心。
in the event
chiefly British
: when something that was planned or thought about actually happened结果；到头来 -
We thought the weather might delay us, but, in the event [=as it turned out], we were able to leave on time.我们本以为天气可能会耽误行程，但结果我们还是按时出发了。
in the event of
: if (something) happens万一；倘若；如果…发生 -
In the event of rain [=if it rains], the ceremony will be held indoors.如果下雨的话，仪式将在室内举行。
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I can call for help in the event of an emergency.万一有紧急情况发生，我可以呼救。
in the event (that)
: if it happens that (something occurs) : if万一；倘若；如果…发生 -
In the event you (should) decide not to continue your subscription, you may cancel it at any time.倘若不想续订，您可以随时取消。
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The insurance policy will provide you with a regular income in the (unlikely) event that you are injured.万一您受了伤，这份保单可以为您提供一份固定收人。