2ADJ 特定的;指定的 If you talk about, for example, any given position or a given time, you mean the particular position or time that you are discussing. 特定的;指定的
In chess there are typically about 36 legal moves from any given board position.
在国际象棋中,一般来说从棋盘任何位置都可以移动大约36步。
Over a given period, the value of shares will rise and fall.
股票的价值在某一特定的时期内会有涨跌。
3PREP 如果有(机会等)Given is used when indicating a possible situation in which someone has the opportunity or ability to do something. For example, given the chance means 'if I had the chance'. 如果有(机会等)
Write down the sort of thing you would like to do, given the opportunity.
写下有机会的话你想做的事情。
Given patience, successful breeding of this species can be achieved.
只要有耐心,是能成功培育出这一品种的。
4PHR-CONJ-SUBORD 考虑到;鉴于 If you say given that something is the case, you mean taking that fact into account. 考虑到;鉴于
Usually, I am sensible with money, as I have to be, given that I don't earn that much.
考虑到自己挣得不多,我用钱通常比较精打细算,这也是迫不得已。
5PREP 考虑到 If you say given something, you mean taking that thing into account. 考虑到
Given the uncertainty over Leigh's future I was left with little other choice.
考虑到利前途未卜,我没有什么选择余地。
6ADJ-GRADED 经常的;习惯的 If you are given to doing something, you often do it. 经常的;习惯的 [formal]