coincidence
/kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ · /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5173 in the learning path
巧合
Definitions
n. an unexpected connection between events that have no apparent cause
巧合
Example
By coincidence, we both wore green jackets to lunch.
真巧，我们俩午餐时都穿了绿色夹克。
Researchers must distinguish between coincidence and genuine causal relationships when interpreting changes in public health data.
研究人员解读公共卫生数据的变化时，必须区分巧合与真正的因果关系。
Collocations
- by coincidence
- pure coincidence
- a remarkable coincidence
- a strange coincidence
Word family
- coincide (v.)
- coincidental (adj.)
- coincidentally (adv.)
Synonyms
- chance
Usage tip
碰巧用by coincidence；纯属巧合用pure coincidence。
FAQ
- What does coincidence mean?
- an unexpected connection between events that have no apparent cause
- How is coincidence pronounced?
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