plural events
plural events
Learner's definition of EVENT
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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.這篇文章叙述了過去一年中發生的重大事件。
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the last major/big event of the summer夏季的最後一個重大事件
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He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards.他對後來發生的事情一點也不記得了。
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The accident was caused by an unusual sequence/chain/series of events.這次事故是由一連串不尋常的事件釀成的。
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It's difficult to predict the course of events [=to predict what will happen] with any confidence.很難預測接下來將會發生什麽。
— see also current events b : a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)社交場合;既定活動 — see also media event, nonevent 2
: any one of the contests in a sports program(體育運動的)比賽項目
at all events
or in any event
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used to say that what is being said is true no matter what other things may or may not happen or be true不管怎樣;無論如何 -
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.她可能是因爲過於緊張而沒能聚精會神。但不管怎樣,她沒有把所有的細節答對。
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It is curious, in any event, why their decision bothers him so much.無論如何,讓人好奇的是,爲什麽他們的決定會使他如此煩心。
in the event
chiefly British
: when something that was planned or thought about actually happened結果;到頭來 -
We thought the weather might delay us, but, in the event [=as it turned out], we were able to leave on time.我們本以爲天氣可能會耽誤行程,但結果我們還是按時出發了。
in the event of
: if (something) happens萬一;倘若;如果…發生 -
In the event of rain [=if it rains], the ceremony will be held indoors.如果下雨的話,儀式將在室内舉行。
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I can call for help in the event of an emergency.萬一有緊急情況發生,我可以呼救。
in the event (that)
: if it happens that (something occurs) : if萬一;倘若;如果…發生 -
In the event you (should) decide not to continue your subscription, you may cancel it at any time.倘若不想續訂,您可以随時取消。
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The insurance policy will provide you with a regular income in the (unlikely) event that you are injured.萬一您受了傷,這份保單可以爲您提供一份固定收人。