| 单词 | chance |
| 释义 | chance —chance /tʃɑːns/ aep /tʃæns/ noun (LUCK) B1 [U] the force that causes things to happen without any known cause or reason for doing so: » Roulette is a game of chance.» I got this job completely by chance.» [+ (that)] It was pure/sheer chance (that) we met.» We must double-check everything and leave nothing to chance.Thesaurus+: ↑Chance and randomnessby any chanceC2 used to ask a question or request in a polite way: » Are you Hungarian, by any chance?» Could you lend me a couple of pounds, by any chance?» You wouldn't, by any chance, have a calculator on you, would you?Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressionsWord partners for chance (OPPORTUNITY)• ♯give/♯offer sb a chance• ♯get/♯have a chance• ♯miss/♯pass up a chance• ♯jump at/♯leap at/♯seize a chance• a ♯second chance• a ♯last chance• a ♯rare chance• a chance ♯of doing sthWord partners for chance (POSSIBILITY)• an ♯outside/♯slight/♯slim/♯small chance• a ♯fair/♯fighting/♯good/♯realistic chance• ♯be in with/♯have/♯stand a chance• ♯lessen/♯minimize/♯reduce the chances of sth• ♯improve the chances of sth• ♯fancy sb's chancesCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. pure/sheer chance» It was pure chance that he heard about the job.–Prepositions-lu. by chance» We found a nice place to stay quite by chance.–Phrases-lu. by any chance» Have you still got that file you sent me by any chance? I've accidentally deleted my copy.noun [C] (OPPORTUNITY) ► B1 an occasion that allows something to be done: » I didn't get/have a chance to speak to her.» [+ to infinitive] If you give me a chance to speak, I'll explain.» Society has to give prisoners a second chance when they come out of jail.» He left and I missed my chance to say goodbye to him.» I'd go now given half a chance (= if I had the slightest opportunity).→ SYNONYM OPPORTUNITY(Cf. ↑opportunity)Thesaurus+: ↑Opportunity , ↑Freedom to actWord partners for chance (OPPORTUNITY)• ♯give/♯offer sb a chance• ♯get/♯have a chance• ♯miss/♯pass up a chance• ♯jump at/♯leap at/♯seize a chance• a ♯second chance• a ♯last chance• a ♯rare chance• a chance ♯of doing sthWord partners for chance (POSSIBILITY)• an ♯outside/♯slight/♯slim/♯small chance• a ♯fair/♯fighting/♯good/♯realistic chance• ♯be in with/♯have/♯stand a chance• ♯lessen/♯minimize/♯reduce the chances of sth• ♯improve the chances of sth• ♯fancy sb's chancesCollocations:–Verbs-lu. give sb offer sb the chance» They were offered the chance of running their own pub.-lu. get/have a chance» I was so busy I didn't get a chance to speak to everyone.-lu. miss/pass up the chance» George felt he couldn't pass up the chance to earn more money, and agreed to do some extra work.-lu. jump at/leap at/seize the chance» When he found out they needed someone to work in the Paris office, he jumped at the chance.–Adjectives-lu. a second chance» He felt that the heart transplant had given him a second chance at life.-lu. last chance» He realized that the meeting was his last chance to impress the client and win the contract.-lu. a rare chance» This new CD offers you a rare chance to hear some of the composer's early work.-lu. a big chance» This is your big chance to make a good impression.–Prepositions-lu. a chance of doing sth» We've got a chance of going to Paris in the summer.• • • Extra Examples:» Don't tell anyone I'm leaving before I've had a chance to tell Anthony.» We'd be glad of the chance to meet her.» We are now offering you the chance to buy the complete set of pans at half price.» Everyone will have a chance to make their views known at the meeting.» She missed the chance of promotion when she turned down the job of assistant manager.noun [C] (RISK) ► B2 a possibility that something negative will happen: » I'm delivering my work by hand - I'm not taking any chances.» There's a chance of injury in almost any sport.→ SYNONYM RISK(Cf. ↑risk) nounThesaurus+: ↑Dangers and threatsWord partners for chance (OPPORTUNITY)• ♯give/♯offer sb a chance• ♯get/♯have a chance• ♯miss/♯pass up a chance• ♯jump at/♯leap at/♯seize a chance• a ♯second chance• a ♯last chance• a ♯rare chance• a chance ♯of doing sthWord partners for chance (POSSIBILITY)• an ♯outside/♯slight/♯slim/♯small chance• a ♯fair/♯fighting/♯good/♯realistic chance• ♯be in with/♯have/♯stand a chance• ♯lessen/♯minimize/♯reduce the chances of sth• ♯improve the chances of sth• ♯fancy sb's chances• • • Extra Examples:» The doctor says there's no chance of contagion.» The weather forecast said that there's an even chance of thunderstorms tonight .» There is possibly less chance of another World War while the last one is within living memory.» There's a chance that he might go bankrupt.» Don't go climbing if there's any chance of bad weather.noun [S or plural] (POSSIBILITY) ► B1 the level of possibility that something will happen: » You'd have a better chance/more chance of passing your exams if you worked a bit harder.» [+ (that)] There's a good chance (that) I'll have this essay finished by tomorrow.» There's a slim/slight chance (that) I might have to go to Manchester next week.» If we hurry, there's still an outside (= very small) chance of catching the plane.» "Is there any chance of speaking to him?" "Not a/No chance, I'm afraid."» I don't think I stand/have a chance of winning.» UK John thinks they're in with a chance (= they have a possibility of doing or getting what they want).» Her resignation has improved my chances of promotion.» What are her chances of survival?» [+ that] What are the chances that they'll win?→ SYNONYM LIKELIHOOD(Cf. ↑likelihood)Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableThesaurus+: ↑Chance and randomnessWord partners for chance (OPPORTUNITY)• ♯give/♯offer sb a chance• ♯get/♯have a chance• ♯miss/♯pass up a chance• ♯jump at/♯leap at/♯seize a chance• a ♯second chance• a ♯last chance• a ♯rare chance• a chance ♯of doing sthWord partners for chance (POSSIBILITY)• an ♯outside/♯slight/♯slim/♯small chance• a ♯fair/♯fighting/♯good/♯realistic chance• ♯be in with/♯have/♯stand a chance• ♯lessen/♯minimize/♯reduce the chances of sth• ♯improve the chances of sth• ♯fancy sb's chancesCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. an outside/ slight/slim/small chance» The weather should be good this weekend although there's a slight chance of rain in the west.-lu. a fair/fighting/good/real/realistic/reasonable/strong chance» I think he's got a good chance of getting promoted in the near future.–Phrases-lu. fat/no chance» Will you be able to leave work early tomorrow? Fat chance! My new boss is really strict.–Verbs-lu. be in with/have/stand a chance» To stand any chance of passing the exam, you have to study at least three topics.-lu. lessen/minimize/reduce the chances of sth» These vitamins can minimize your chances of developing a bad cold.-lu. improve the chances of sth» The president was prepared to do anything to improve his chances of being re-elected.-lu. fancy sb's chances» Tom's confident he can beat Dave but I don't fancy his chances.• • • Extra Examples:» There's no chance of us getting there by eight.» There's still an outside chance that Scotland will get through into the World Cup.» She stands a good chance of passing her exam if she works hard.» The doctors told my wife I had a 50/50 chance of survival.» I must tell you in all honesty that there is little chance of the scheme being approved.verb [I] OLD-FASHIONED OR LITERARY (LUCK) ↑Verb Endings for chance ► F0 to happen or do something by chance: » [+ to infinitive] They chanced to be in the restaurant when I arrived.» I chanced on/upon (= found unexpectedly) some old love letters in a drawer.» Ten years after leaving school, we chanced on/upon (= unexpectedly met) each other in Regent Street.Thesaurus+: ↑Chance and randomnessverb [T] (RISK) ↑Verb Endings for chance ► F0 to risk something: » You'd be a fool to chance your life savings on a single investment.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking risks , ↑Gambling and bookmaking |
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