circumstance
n. 环境, 状况, 事件
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教材释义与例句
环境，情况；事件；境遇
the conditions that affect a situation, action, event etc
The Soviet Union had been forced by circumstances to sign a pact with Nazi Germany.
苏联为形势所迫同纳粹德国签订了一项条约。
I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would be willing to steal.
我无法想象我在什么情况下会愿意去偷东西。
释义与例句
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Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
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状态
可数 不可数The report should focus on to the current circumstances of the organisation, to help us find a way to grow in the future.
She went missing in somewhat spooky circumstances.
A victim of circumstance.
She performed well under/in/given the circumstances.
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An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).
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Evasive or indirect language; circumlocution.
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Condition in regard to worldly estate; state of property; situation; surroundings.
可数 不可数She was born into comfortable circumstances.
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To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.
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From Middle English circumstaunce, from Old French circonstance, from Latin circumstantia.
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