| 单词 | fate |
| 释义 | fate n. & v. --n 1. a power regarded as predetermining events unalterably. 2. a the future regarded as determined by such a power. b an individual's appointed lot. c the ultimate condition or end of a person or thing (that sealed our fate). 3. death, destruction. 4. (usu. Fate) a goddess of destiny, esp. one of three Greek or Scandinavian goddesses. --vtr. 1. (usu. in passive) preordain (was fated to win). 2. (as fated adj.) doomed to destruction. Phrases and idioms fate worse than death see DEATH. Etymology: ME f. It. fato & L fatum that which is spoken, f. fari speak |
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