| 单词 | happen |
| 释义 | happenhappen /ˈhæpən/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [intransitive] 1EVENT/SITUATION if an event or situation happens, it starts, exists, and continues for a period of time, usually without being planned: The accident happened early on Tuesday morning. Hey, what happened? Why did the lights go out? These problems were bound to happen sooner or later (=certain to happen).THESAURUStake place – to happen. Used mainly to talk about events that have been planned or that have already happened: The next meeting will take place on Thursday.occur formal – to happen. Used especially to say that something happens unexpectedly in a particular place or situation: The accident occurred around 9 p.m.transpire formal – transpire means the same as happen but sounds more formal or literary: The public will never know what transpired in that secret meeting.arise formal – to begin to happen. Used especially about problems, questions, and opportunities: Call this number if any problems arise.come up – come up means the same as arise, but it is less formal: I was planning to go, but something came up and I had to cancel my trip.come about – to happen because of an event or decision that happened earlier: How did the argument even come about?come true – to happen in the way you hoped: He has always wanted to be a pilot, and now his dream has come true.2result to be caused as the result of an event or action: Look, when I turn the key, nothing happens. What happens if your parents find out? I know they’re losing, but it’s early in the game. Let’s just see what happens (=wait and find out what the final result is).3something happens to somebody used to say that an event, action, or change affects someone or something: Kids often don’t believe anything bad could happen to them.4whatever/what happened to...? a)used to complain that something good does not seem to exist anymore or has been forgotten: Whatever happened to plain common courtesy? b)used to ask where someone or something is or what someone is doing now: Whatever happened to Jeanne, anyway? What happened to my keys?5happen to do something to do or have something by chance: I happened to see Hannah at the store today.6as it happens used to say what really is true in a situation: Sam thought he’d find work right away, but as it happened, he was unemployed for months.SPOKEN PHRASES7what’s happening? slang used to ask someone you know well what he or she has been doing: Hey Carl, what’s happening, dude?8somebody/something happens to be... said when you are angry or annoyed, to emphasize what you are saying: That happens to be my foot you’re standing on!9whatever happens used to say that no matter what else happens, one thing will certainly happen: We’ll be thinking about you, whatever happens.10it (just) so happens that used to tell someone something that is surprising, interesting, or useful: They needed a painter, and it just so happened that Tom’s friend is one.11these things happen used to tell someone not to worry about a mistake, an accident, etc.: It was a tough loss, but these things happen.12anything can happen used to say that it is impossible to know what will happen: Anything can happen when children are left alone in the house.13you don’t happen to...? (also do you happen to...?) used to ask politely if someone has or knows something: You don’t happen to know his address, do you?[Origin: 1300–1400 hap chance, luck (13–20 centuries), from Old Norse happ] → see also accidents happen at accident (7)happen across something phrasal verb to find something by chance: Turner happened across a photo of his parents in an old magazine.happen by phrasal verb to find a place or thing by chance: The boat’s captain points out any sea animals that happen by.happen on/upon somebody/something phrasal verb to find something or meet someone by chance: If you happen on a good sale, stock up. |
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