单词 | unforeseen |
释义 | unforeseen (ʌnfəʳsiːn ) adjective If something that has happened was unforeseen, it was not expected to happen or known about beforehand. Radiation may damage cells in a way that was previously unforeseen. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's show has been cancelled. Ring regularly to check that no unforeseen problems have arisen. Synonyms: unexpected, unanticipated, unpredicted, surprise Collocations: unforeseen difficulty But by their nature, unforeseen difficulties are the ones that no insurance can cover. Times, Sunday Times Completing the main task requires completion of several sub-tasks, and there are often unforeseen difficulties that must be surmounted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The causes of increase were unforeseen difficulties during construction, a fire and subsequent improvements in the level of services provided. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They ran into unforeseen difficulties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He fearlessly used his charm and wits to ensure the film was made even when the money was not immediately forthcoming or an unforeseen disaster had occurred. Times, Sunday Times Absent any unforeseen disaster, the outcome for the year looks relatively benign. Times, Sunday Times The consequences could be soaring oil prices, and any number of unforeseen disasters. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 未预见的 Japanese: 予期しない |
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