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destiny

/ˈdɛstɪni/

Meanings
noun

命运，天命

That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will

Examples :

"Her destiny as a doctor was clear from a young age. "
她从小就注定要当医生，这是她的命运.
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noun

命运，天命

The fixed order of things; invincible necessity; an irresistible power or agency conceived of as determining the future, whether in general or of an individual.

Examples :

"The family's destiny seemed to be a life of quiet contentment, inherited from generations of farmers. "
这个家庭的命运似乎早已注定，就像他们的祖辈一样，过着平静安逸的田园生活。
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Related Words

Illustration condition

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。

Illustration contentment

contentment noun

/kənˈtɛntmənt/

知足，满意，心满意足

"After finishing her school project, Sarah felt a deep contentment. "

完成学校的课题后，莎拉感到一种深深的满足感。

Illustration necessity

necessity noun

/nɪˈsɛsəti/

必要性，必需。

"I bought a new table out of necessity. My old one was ruined."

我买了一张新桌子是迫不得已，因为旧的那张已经坏掉了，非换不可了。

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

个人，个体

"He is an unusual individual."

他是个非常特别的人，是个独立的个体.

Illustration irresistible

irresistible adjective

/ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/

无法抗拒，不可抵挡。

"The smell of freshly baked cookies was irresistible; everyone in the kitchen rushed to the counter. "

新鲜出炉的饼干香味实在太诱人了，厨房里的人都忍不住跑到了台前。

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inevitable noun

/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/

必然性，不可避免性

"The inevitable consequence of missing homework is a bad grade. "

不交作业的必然结果就是得低分。

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predestined verb

/ˌpriːˈdestɪnd/ /ˌpreeˈdestɪnd/

注定, 预定.

"Many believe that our lives are not entirely predestined, but influenced by the choices we make. "

很多人认为我们的生活并非完全被注定，而是受到我们所做选择的影响。

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conceived verb

/kənˈsiːvd/

构思，设想，酝酿。

"The artist conceived the sculpture as a tribute to her grandmother. "

这位艺术家构思这件雕塑是为了纪念她的祖母。

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generations noun

/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/

创造，产生，生育。

"The generations of new ideas at the company kept it ahead of the competition. "

该公司不断产生新想法，使其始终领先于竞争对手。

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predetermined verb

/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ /ˌpriːdɪˈtɝːrmɪnd/

预先决定，预定。

"The meeting time was predetermined by the manager, so everyone had to adjust their schedules. "

会议时间是经理预先定好的，所以大家都得调整自己的日程安排。

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determining verb

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ/ /dɪˈtɝːmɪnɪŋ/

确定， 测定.

"The fence is determining the boundary between our yard and our neighbor's. "

这道栅栏划定了我们和邻居院子的边界。

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invincible noun

/ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/

无敌的人，不可战胜者。

"The undefeated champion was the invincible in the wrestling tournament. "

那位不败的冠军是摔跤比赛中真正的无敌之人。