单词 | circumstance |
释义 | circumstance circumstance /ˈsɜː.kəm.stɑːns/ aep /ˈsɝː.kəm.stæns/ noun B2 [C usually plural] a fact or event that makes a situation the way it is: » I think she coped very well under the circumstances.» Obviously we can't deal with the problem until we know all the circumstances.» She died in suspicious circumstances.» We oppose capital punishment in/under any circumstances.» Under no circumstances should you (= you should not) approach the man.» The meeting has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.Thesaurus+: ↑Situations and circumstancesF0 [U] FORMAL events that change your life, over which you have no control: » They were victims of circumstance.» We were obliged to go by force of circumstance.Thesaurus+: ↑Chance and randomnesscircumstancesF0 how much money someone has: » Grants are available depending on your circumstances.» By now she was alone and living in reduced circumstances (= with little money).Thesaurus+: ↑General words for amounts of money , ↑Large amounts of money , ↑Small amounts of money• • • Extra Examples:» The new circumstances compelled a change in policy.» An unfortunate conjunction of circumstances led to his downfall.» I'd planned a romantic evening together, but circumstances conspired against it - friends arrived unexpectedly and then Dave was called out to an emergency.» The circumstances of her death have been hotly disputed.» His tact was exemplary, especially considering the circumstances. |
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