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circumstance

/-æns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/

Meanings
noun

情形，情况，状况。

That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.

Examples :

"The circumstance of the heavy rain delayed the school bus. "
由于下大雨的情况，校车延误了。
situation event condition essential ielts

Related Words

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condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

条件, 前提.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

在公司，获得加薪的条件是达到你的季度目标。

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detailing noun

/diːteɪlɪŋ/ /dəteɪlɪŋ/

细节，细枝末节

"Note this fine detail in the lower left corner."

请注意左下角这个细微的细节。

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

重要，关键，至关重要。

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

给予女儿生活上的独立性，让她从经验中学习，这一点至关重要。

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

细节，要点

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

老师指出了这道数学题里一个特别的细节，很多学生都忽略了。

Illustration circumstances

circumstances noun

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/ /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/

情况，情形，状况

""Because of unforeseen circumstances, the school trip was cancelled." "

由于一些无法预料的情况，学校的旅行取消了。

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

解释，说明，阐明。

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

解释《圣经》的一章.

Illustration circumlocution

circumlocution noun

/ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/

委婉说法，绕弯子，拐弯抹角。

"Instead of directly saying he was late, John used a lot of circumlocution, explaining in detail about traffic, his alarm clock, and his neighbor's dog. "

他迟到了，约翰没有直接说，而是用了大量的委婉说法，绕了一大圈，详细解释了交通状况、他的闹钟，还有邻居家的狗。

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consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

后果，结果。

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "

如果你错过了门禁时间，后果就是必须待在家里做家务。

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surroundings noun

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/

周围，环境

"The school's peaceful surroundings made it a great place to study. "

学校周围环境清幽，是读书的好地方。

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scholarship noun

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

奖学金，助学金。

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "

我妹妹拿到了一笔奖学金，可以去那所大学读书了。

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attendant noun

/əˈtɛndənt/

服务员，侍者.

"Give your keys to the parking attendants and they will park your car for you."

把你的钥匙交给停车场服务员，他们会帮你停车。