单词 | event |
释义 | e·vent ![]() n. Idioms: 1. a. Something that takes place, especially a significant occurrence. See Synonyms at occurrence. b. A social gathering or activity: The fundraising event was held in the ballroom. 2. Sports A contest in a sports competition, such as a meet: swimming events. 3. Physics A phenomenon or occurrence located at a single point in spacetime, regarded as the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory. 4. Archaic A final result; an outcome. at all events In any case. in any event In any case: In any event, the audience seemed pleased with your performance. in the event If it should happen; in case: In the event of an emergency, call 911. [Latin ēventus, from past participle of ēvenīre, to happen : ē-, ex-, ex- + venīre, to come; see gwā- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] e·ventless adj. |
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