Definitions
n. a power believed to control what happens in people's lives
命运；天意
n. what eventually happens to someone or something, often something bad
结局；遭遇
Example
It felt like fate when we met again.
我们再次相遇时，感觉就像命中注定一样。
The fate of many endangered species depends on whether governments protect their habitats from further destruction.
许多濒危物种的命运取决于各国政府是否保护其栖息地免遭进一步破坏。
Collocations
- leave something to fate
- seal someone's fate
- suffer the same fate
Word family
- fated (adj.)
- fateful (adj.)
Synonyms
- destiny
Usage tip
表示天意时通常不可数；a terrible fate指悲惨结局。
FAQ
- What does fate mean?
- a power believed to control what happens in people's lives what eventually happens to someone or something, often something bad
- How is fate pronounced?
- UK /feɪt/, US /feɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
