event

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event /ɪˈvɛnt/ noun

plural events

event

/ɪˈvɛnt/

noun

plural events

Learner's definition of EVENT

[count]

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

: 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。

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。

: 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。

: 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。

— see overtake