circumstance
/ˈsɜːkəmstəns/ · /ˈsɝːkəmstæns/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4690 in the learning path
情况；条件；环境
Definitions
n. a fact or condition that affects a situation
情况；条件；环境
n. the conditions of someone's life, especially their financial situation
经济状况；境遇
Example
Under no circumstances should you leave the front door unlocked.
无论什么情况下，你都不该让前门不上锁。
Schools should consider each student's personal circumstances when developing policies on attendance and access to learning resources.
学校制定出勤和学习资源获取政策时，应考虑每位学生的个人情况。
Collocations
- under the circumstances
- personal circumstances
- unforeseen circumstances
- under no circumstances
Word family
- circumstantial (adj.)
Synonyms
- condition
- situation
Usage tip
常用复数；under no circumstances置句首须倒装。
FAQ
- What does circumstance mean?
- a fact or condition that affects a situation the conditions of someone's life, especially their financial situation
- How is circumstance pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/, US /ˈsɝːkəmstæns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
