circumstance

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高考四级六级托福雅思 Collins 3

英文释义

n. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
n. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
n. formal ceremony about important occasions

中文翻译

n. 环境, 状况, 事件

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Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
905
BNC 频率
1,780
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记忆技巧

circumstance 由前缀 circum-(意为“周围”)和词根 stance(意为“站立”或“状态”)构成,整体含义可以理解为“周围的状态”或“环境因素”。

例句

1. She made her decision based on the circumstances she was facing.

她根据自己面临的情况做出了决定。

2. In difficult circumstances, it's important to stay positive.

在困难的情况下,保持积极态度很重要。

3. The job offer was great, but the circumstances were not ideal.

这个工作机会很好,但情况并不理想。

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