词汇 | event |
释义 | event 6 ENTRIES FOUND: event (noun) current events (noun) field event (noun) media event (noun) any (adjective) overtake (verb) event /ɪˈvɛnt/ noun plural events event /ɪˈvɛnt/ noun plural events Learner's definition of EVENT [count] 1 a : something (especially something important or notable) that happens事件(尤指要事或大事) The article recounted the events of the past year.这篇文章叙述了过去一年中发生的重大事件。 the last major/big event of the summer夏季的最后一个重大事件 He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards.他对后来发生的事情一点也不记得了。 The accident was caused by an unusual sequence/chain/series of events.这次事故是由一连串不寻常的事件酿成的。 It's difficult to predict the course of events [=to predict what will happen] with any confidence.很难预测接下来将会发生什么。 — see also current events b : a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)社交场合;既定活动 She likes to arrive at social events early.每逢社交活动,她总是喜欢提前到场。 upcoming events即将举行的活动 a sporting event体育赛事 a calendar of events活动日程表 — see also media event, nonevent 2 : any one of the contests in a sports program(体育运动的)比赛项目 track-and-field events田径赛项目 It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won.这是她在高尔夫球巡回赛中唯一的一次失利。 the main event主要比赛项目 at all events or in any event — used to say that what is being said is true no matter what other things may or may not happen or be true不管怎样;无论如何 It's possible that she was too nervous to pay close attention. At all events [=in any case, anyway], she does not have all the details quite right.她可能是因为过于紧张而没能聚精会神。但不管怎样,她没有把所有的细节答对。 It is curious, in any event, why their decision bothers him so much.无论如何,让人好奇的是,为什么他们的决定会使他如此烦心。 in the event chiefly British : when something that was planned or thought about actually happened结果;到头来 We thought the weather might delay us, but, in the event [=as it turned out], we were able to leave on time.我们本以为天气可能会耽误行程,但结果我们还是按时出发了。 in the event of : if (something) happens万一;倘若;如果…发生 In the event of rain [=if it rains], the ceremony will be held indoors.如果下雨的话,仪式将在室内举行。 I can call for help in the event of an emergency.万一有紧急情况发生,我可以呼救。 in the event (that) : if it happens that (something occurs) : if万一;倘若;如果…发生 In the event you (should) decide not to continue your subscription, you may cancel it at any time.倘若不想续订,您可以随时取消。 The insurance policy will provide you with a regular income in the (unlikely) event that you are injured.万一您受了伤,这份保单可以为您提供一份固定收人。 overtaken by events — see overtake |
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