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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 905 COCA: 1780

circumstance
circumstance /ˈsɚkəmˌstæns/ noun
plural circumstances
circumstance
/ˈsɚkəmˌstæns/
noun
plural circumstances
Learner's definition of CIRCUMSTANCE
1 
[count] : a condition or fact that affects a situation情况；条件
— usually plural通常用复数
2 
circumstances [plural] : the way something happens : the specific details of an event情况；细节；详情
3 
: an event or situation that you cannot control（非人力所能控制的）机缘，命运，机遇
[noncount]
[plural]
4 
circumstances [plural] : the conditions in which someone lives境遇；境况；经济状况

pomp and circumstance

— see pomp
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 905 COCA: 1780

circumstance

noun

cir·​cum·​stance ˈsər-kəm-ˌstan(t)s How to pronounce circumstance (audio)
-stən(t)s
1
a
: a condition, fact, or event accompanying, conditioning, or determining another : an essential or inevitable concomitant
the weather is a circumstance to be taken into consideration
b
: a subordinate or accessory (see accessory entry 2 sense 2) fact or detail
cost is a minor circumstance in this case
c
: a piece of evidence that indicates the probability or improbability of an event (such as a crime)
the circumstance of the missing weapon told against him
the circumstances suggest murder
2
a
: the sum of essential and environmental factors (as of an event or situation)
constant and rapid change in economic circumstance G. M. Trevelyan
b
: state of affairs : eventuality
open rebellion was a rare circumstance
—often used in plural
a victim of circumstances
c
circumstances plural : situation with regard to wealth
he was in easy circumstances
rose from difficult circumstances
3
: attendant formalities and ritualistic display especially as contrasted with essential procedure
pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war William Shakespeare
4
: an event that constitutes a detail (as of a narrative or course of events)
considering each circumstance in turn

Synonyms

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occurrence, event, incident, episode, circumstance mean something that happens or takes place.

occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan.

an encounter that was a chance occurrence

event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause.

the events following the assassination

incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance.

a minor wartime incident

episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident.

a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work

circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background.

couldn't recall the exact circumstances

Example Sentences

I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would do that. The circumstances of his death are suspicious. She says that her client is a victim of circumstance and should not be blamed for the accident. He was a victim of circumstances.
Recent Examples on the Web The old saying that a rising tide raises all boats comes to mind in this circumstance. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Having escaped with a 2-2 draw against Kansas City at Exploria Stadium on May 14, the Pride know points are attainable regardless of circumstance. Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2022 One is a matter of circumstance, with Baltimore facing three left-handed starting pitchers in four of the games since Vavra’s promotion Tuesday. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2022 McCraw explained the normal procedure is that the agency with the most direct order of expertise should take command -- and that the school district police chief, in this circumstance, was the best person to deliver orders. Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 21 June 2022 In this specific circumstance, that’s because of medical-privacy laws, which are good. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 30 May 2022 Hey, no, probably not a good idea to whip the chainsaw out in this circumstance. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 26 May 2022 It’s the kind of question that is often asked about politicians and the media – and could be very revealing in this circumstance. Gina Glantz, CNN, 13 May 2022 Which, in this circumstance — and who knows what circumstances may come — may be heroic after all. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin circumstantia, from circumstant-, circumstans, present participle of circumstare to stand around, from circum- + stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of circumstance was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing circumstance
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 905 COCA: 1780
circumstance

noun¹

 1(usually circumstances) facts/events that affect sth情況；境況ADJECTIVE | ... OF CIRCUMSTANCES | CIRCUMSTANCE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤favourable/favorable有利的環境◇The plan might work better with more favourable / favorable circumstances.如果客觀環境有所改善，這個計劃實施起來效果可能更好。➤adverse, difficult, dire, tragic, trying, unfavourable/unfavorable逆境；困境；可怕的境遇；悲慘的境遇；艱難的環境；不利的環境◇people facing adverse circumstances面對逆境的人◇He died in tragic circumstances.他在悲慘的境況中死去。➤normal, ordinary正常／一般情況◇In normal circumstances I would let you use my car, but today I need it.正常情況下我會讓你用我的車，但是今天我要用車。➤exceptional, extraordinary, extreme, special, unusual異常／特別／極端／特殊／不尋常的情況◇Only if the circumstances are exceptional will we accept late applications.除非特殊情況，否則我們不接受逾期申請。➤mysterious, suspicious神秘的／可疑的情況◇She died in rather suspicious circumstances.她死得相當蹊蹺。➤extenuating, mitigating可減輕罪行的／可考慮從輕處置的情節◇His sentence was reduced because of the extenuating circumstances.因為有可減輕罪行的情節，他獲得了減刑。➤changed, changing, different變化了的／正在變化的／不同的情況▸➤unavoidable, unforeseen不可避免的／未預見到的情況▸➤economic, financial, historical, political, social經濟／財務／歷史／政治／社會狀況◇life in the changing economic circumstances of China在中國不斷變化的經濟狀況中的生活➤certain, particular, specific某種／特定的／具體的情況➤current, present當前的／目前的情況➤right合適的情況➤life (especially NAmE) 生活狀況... OF CIRCUMSTANCES➤set一系列情況◇an unfortunate set of circumstances that made her life difficult使她生活陷入困境的一連串不幸遭遇CIRCUMSTANCE + VERB➤change情況變化➤conspire情況共同導致⋯◇I felt that circumstances were conspiring against me.我感到各種情況都對我很不利。➤force情況迫使▸➤dictate sth, require sth, warrant sth情況決定⋯／要求⋯／證明⋯正當◇Circumstances dictate that I should leave this town forever.客觀形勢決定我應該永遠離開這座小鎮。➤allow情況允許PREPOSITION➤according to circumstance根據情況◇The amount paid will vary according to circumstances.所付數額視情況而定。➤due to... circumstances由於⋯的情況◇Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to reschedule the concert.由於始料未及的情況，我們不得不將音樂會改期。➤in... circumstances在⋯情況下◇She died in suspicious circumstances.她死得蹊蹺。➤in the circumstances, under the circumstances在⋯情況下◇In the circumstances, you'd better call the police.在這種情況下，你最好打電話報警。➤circumstance surrounding圍繞⋯的情況◇The bank will investigate the circumstances surrounding the robbery.銀行要調查這樁搶劫案的相關情況。PHRASES➤by force of circumstance迫於形勢◇The survivors ate plants and insects by force of circumstance.幸存者迫於環境只得吃植物和昆蟲。➤circumstances beyond our control我們無法控制的情況◇The delays were due to circumstances beyond our control.延誤是由於不可控因素造成的。➤the circumstances of sb's life某人的生活狀況◇the tragic circumstances of his early life他早年悲慘的境遇➤a combination of circumstances各種情況的綜合◇We lost our position in the market due to a combination of circumstances.由於多方面的原因，我們失去了原先的市場地位。➤in no circumstances, under no circumstances在任何情況下都不；決不◇Under no circumstances should you leave the door unlocked.無論如何都不應該不鎖門。➤a victim of circumstance客觀環境的受害者◇He was simply a victim of circumstance.他不過是個客觀環境的犧牲品。
circumstance

noun²

 2circumstances amount of money you have個人經濟狀況ADJECTIVE | CIRCUMSTANCES + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤desperate, modest, reduced, straitened (formal) 捉襟見肘的／不寬裕的／拮据的／貧困的境況➤comfortable安逸的經濟狀況➤better比較好的經濟狀況▸➤domestic, family, personal家庭經濟狀況；個人經濟狀況CIRCUMSTANCES + VERB➤improve經濟狀況改善▸➤worsen經濟狀況惡化PREPOSITION➤in ... circumstance處於⋯經濟狀況◇He was a writer living in straitened circumstances.他是一個生活拮据的作家。

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