1N-COUNT 事件;(尤指)特殊事件,重大事件 An event is something that happens, especially when it is unusual or important. You can use events to describe all the things that are happening in a particular situation. 事件;(尤指)特殊事件,重大事件
3N-COUNT (体育比赛等的)比赛项目 An event is one of the races or competitions that are part of an organized occasion such as a sports meeting. (体育比赛等的)比赛项目
A solo piper opens Aberdeen Highland Games at 10am and the main events start at 1pm.
上午10点,一位风笛独奏家揭开了阿伯丁高地运动会的序幕,下午1点主要比赛项目开始。
4PHRASE 万一发生…;如果是那样子的话;假若… You use in the event of ,in the event that, and in that event when you are talking about a possible future situation, especially when you are planning what to do if it occurs. 万一发生…;如果是那样子的话;假若…
The bank has agreed to give an immediate refund in the unlikely event of an error being made.
万一出现错误—虽然这种几率微乎其微,银行同意立即退款。
In the event that any part of the deal may be blocked, the rest would go ahead.
万一交易的某一部分受阻,其他部分将继续进行。
5PHRASE 无论如何;不管怎样 You say in any event after you have been discussing a situation, in order to indicate that what you are saying is true or possible, in spite of anything that has happened or may happen. 无论如何;不管怎样
In any event, the bowling alley restaurant proved quite acceptable.
无论如何,那个保龄球场的餐厅证明还是很不错的。
6PHRASE 结果;到头来 You say in the event after you have been discussing what could have happened in a particular situation, in order to indicate that you are now describing what actually did happen. 结果;到头来 [British]
'Don't underestimate us', Norman Willis warned last year. There was, in the event, little danger of that.
1sth that happens事件ADJECTIVE | VERB + EVENT | EVENT + VERB | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤big, great, important, major, significant大事件;重大事件;重要事件;有意義的事件▸➤historic, key, landmark, life-changing, momentous, pivotal, seminal, watershed (especially NAmE) 歷史性的/重要的/標誌性的/改變命運的/有深遠影響的/核心的/開創性的/具有轉折意義的事件◇Tonight's show looks back at the key events of the year.今晚的節目將回顧本年度的重大事件。➤dramatic, remarkable引人注目的事件➤main主要事件▸➤happy高興的事▸➤cataclysmic, catastrophic, sad, stressful, tragic, traumatic自然災難;災變性事件;令人傷心的事;造成很大壓力的事;悲劇;令人痛苦的事▸➤rare罕有的事◇Outside big cities, murder is a rare event.大城市以外地區很少發生兇殺案。➤current, recent時事;近期發生的事◇in-depth articles related to current events對時事進行深入分析的文章◇recent events in Saudi Arabia沙特阿拉伯近期發生的事件➤future未來事件◇our inability to forecast future events我們無力預言未來的事件➤subsequent隨後發生的事件◇Subsequent events proved him wrong.隨後發生的事證明他錯了。➤historical, political歷史事件;政治事件VERB + EVENT➤witness目擊事件◇When the ship finally reached land, only a few of the crew were left to witness the event.船最終靠岸時,只有幾個船員能留下來目睹此事。➤record記錄事件◇We had a huge party, and hired a photographer to record the event.我們舉辦了大型晚會並請了攝影師錄製。➤describe, recount, relate描述事件;講述事件◇Carter related the events of the past hour to him.卡特對他講述了過去一小時發生的事。➤recall, remember回憶事件;想起事件◇She tried to recall the events of the previous night.她努力回憶前一晚發生的事。➤celebrate, commemorate, mark慶祝⋯事件;紀念⋯事件◇Today is the hospital's fiftieth anniversary, and there will be a party to mark the event.今天是醫院建院 50 週年,將舉行晚會來慶祝。EVENT + VERB➤happen, occur, take place, unfold事情發生;事件展開◇TV viewers watched in horror as events unfolded.事件漸漸展開,電視觀眾看得心驚肉跳。➤lead to sth事件導致⋯◇These events quickly led to confusion.這些事件很快造成混亂。➤lead up to sth事件導致⋯◇The police are trying to establish a picture of events leading up to the killing.警方試圖確定導致該起兇殺案的種種前因。PHRASES➤a chain of events, a sequence of events, a series of events一系列事件▸➤the course of events事件的發展過程◇Would it have been possible to change the course of events?原本有可能改變事情的發展嗎 ?➤in any event無論如何◇I think the economy will recover in any event.我認為經濟無論如何都會復蘇的。➤in the event結果◇In the event though, the dinner was a very entertaining affair.但是結果證明,晚餐還是非常令人愉快的。➤in the event of sth, in the event that...在⋯情況下;如果發生⋯◇In the unlikely event of a crash, please remain calm.萬一發生碰撞,請保持冷靜。event
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2planned social occasion有計劃的社會活動ADJECTIVE | VERB + EVENT | EVENT + VERBADJECTIVE➤big, important, landmark, main, major, special大型的/重要的/里程碑式的/主要的/重大的/特殊的活動◇Their 1981 production was a landmark event.他們 1981 年的產品具有里程碑式的意義。➤popular群眾活動▸➤prestigious著名的活動◇The Birmingham meeting is one of the most prestigious events in the racing calendar.在這項競賽的年度日程表上,伯明翰站的比賽是最負聲譽的比賽之一。➤inaugural就職儀式➤international, national國際/全國性活動◇a new international art event一項新的國際藝術活動➤annual, regular一年一度的活動;定期活動➤charity慈善活動◇They host frequent charity events in their home.他們經常在家中舉辦各種慈善活動。➤gala歡慶活動◇a special opening-night gala event首演之夜特別的歡慶活動➤forthcoming, upcoming (especially NAmE) 即將進行的活動◇Forthcoming events are listed on the back page of the local newspaper.活動安排刊登在當地報紙的末版。➤fund-raising, musical, social, sporting籌款活動;音樂盛事;社交活動;體育賽事➤black-tie, formal要求正裝出席的/正式的活動◇a black-tie event at the Waldorf Astoria在沃爾多夫阿斯托里亞酒店舉行的要求正裝出席的活動VERB + EVENT➤hold, organize, stage舉辦/組織/舉行活動◇The event will be held in the grounds of the house.這次活動將在這棟房子的庭院裏舉行。➤host舉辦活動◇We hosted a charitable event for a local organization.我們為一個當地組織舉辦了慈善活動。➤plan, schedule活動計劃/安排◇Forty such events are scheduled this year.今年安排了 40 項這樣的活動。➤publicize公佈活動▸➤attend, support參加/支持活動◇I would like to thank everyone who attended our charity evening for supporting the event.我要感謝各位為支持慈善事業而前來參加這個晚會。➤sponsor贊助活動◇They sponsored various community events.他們贊助了社區的多種活動。➤boycott抵制活動◇Several leading players boycotted the event in protest.幾名一流選手抵制這次賽事以示抗議。EVENT + VERB➤take place活動進行event
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3race/competition比賽ADJECTIVE | VERB + EVENT | EVENT + VERB | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤big, main大型競賽;重要賽事◇This race will be the main event of the afternoon.這項賽跑將會是下午的主要比賽項目。➤international, national國際/全國賽事◇Local winners compete in a national event in September.各地獲勝選手將參加 9 月份的全國比賽。➤individual, team個人/團體比賽項目▸➤men's, women's男子/女子比賽項目▸➤field, track田賽;徑賽▸➤distance, long-distance, middle-distance, sprint長跑賽;中長跑比賽;短跑賽➤backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle (all in swimming全都指泳姿)仰泳/蛙泳/自由泳比賽➤Olympic奧林匹克賽事➤one-day, two-day, etc.為期一天/兩天等的比賽VERB + EVENT➤enter, enter for, take part in報名參賽;參加比賽◇A record number of teams have entered the event.報名參賽的隊空前地多。➤win贏得比賽➤host主辦比賽◇The Association hosted a special three-day sailing event.該協會舉辦了一場為期三天的別開生面的帆船比賽。 EVENT + VERB➤take place比賽進行◇The team events will take place later this week.本週晚些時候將進行團體項目比賽。PREPOSITION➤in an/the event在比賽中◇African runners swept the medals in the distance events.在中長跑項目比賽中,非洲選手囊括了所有的獎牌。
event noun ⇨event1 (a sequence of events)⇨event2 (a social event)⇨race (sporting events)event1
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a sequence of events一连串事件a social event社交活动event ♦︎ affair ♦︎ incident ♦︎ experience ♦︎ phenomenon ♦︎ episode ♦︎ business ♦︎ development ♦︎ occurrence ♦︎ proceedings ♦︎ eventualityThese are all words for sth which happens.这些词均表示发生的事情。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the whole event / affair / incident / experience / phenomenon / episode / business / proceedings◆(a) strange event / affair / incident / experience / phenomenon / development / occurrence◆(a) terrible event / affair / incident / experience / business◆(a) dramatic event / incident / experience / episode / development◆an enjoyable event / affair / experience◆(an) everyday event / affair / incident / experience / occurrence◆an isolated event / incident / experience / phenomenon / episode / occurrence◆a rare / common event / experience / phenomenon / occurrence◆to witness an event / an incident / a phenomenon / an episode◆an event / an incident / an experience / a phenomenon / an episode occurs◆an event / an incident / an experience / a phenomenon / an episode / proceedings takes place / take place■event [countable] a thing that happens, especially sth important发生的事情;(尤指)重要事情,大事◆The election was the main event of 2005.那次选举是2005年的大事。◆In the light of later events the decision was proved to be right.从后来发生的事看,这一决定是正确的。◆The decisions we take now may influence the course of events(= the way things happen) in the future.我们现在作出的决定可能会影响未来事情的发展。◆Everyone was frightened by the strange sequence of events.人人都因接二连三的怪事感到恐惧。■affair [countable, usually singular] an event that people are talking about or describing in a particular way事件;事情◆I ended up disillusioned and bitter about the whole affair.我最终对整件事失去信心,伤心极了。◆The debate was a pretty disappointing affair.这场辩论使人颇感失望。◆She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair.她希望庆祝活动简简单单的,只限家人参加。ⓘ Affairs [plural] are events of public interest or political importance.复数形式的affairs指公众关注的事件或时政要事◆world / international / business affairs世界/国际/商业事务◆He's an expert on foreign affairs.他是外交事务专家。◆He believed in a strict separation of the affairs of state and those of the church.他坚信要将国家事务与宗教事务严格区分开。◆The talk ranged over a variety of topics, from sport to current affairs(= events of political or social importance that are happening now).谈话涉及从体育赛事到时事等诸多方面。■incident ˈɪnsɪdənt [countable, uncountable] (ratherformal) something that happens, especially sth unusual or unpleasant; a serious or violent event, such as a crime, accident or attack发生的事情(尤指不寻常或不愉快的);严重事件,暴力事件(如犯罪、事故或袭击等)◆His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident.他的不良行为只是个案。◆There was a shooting incident near here last night.昨晚这附近发生了枪击事件。◆The demonstration passed off without incident.这次示威和平地结束了。■experience [countable] an event or activity that affects you in some way(一次)经历,体验◆It was her first experience of living alone.那是她第一次独自生活。◆Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience(= unusual for us).在非洲生活与在家里完全不同,那真是一次不同寻常的经历。◆I had a bad experience with fireworks once.我放烟火有过一次不愉快的遭遇。◆He seems to have had some sort of religious experience.他好像有过某种宗教体验。 see also experience ⇨ knowledgenoun, experience ⇨ lifenoun3, experience ⇨ haveverb3■phenomenon fəˈnɒmɪnən; NAmEfəˈnɑːmɪnən(pluralphenomena) [countable] a fact or event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood(尤指未能完全理解的)现象◆natural / cultural / social phenomena自然/文化/社会现象◆This kind of crime is a phenomenon of the modern age .这一类犯罪是当代现象。■episodeˈepɪsəʊd; NAmEˈepɪsoʊd [countable] an event, situation or period of time in sb's life or a story that is important or interesting in some way(人生的)一段经历;(故事的)片段,插曲◆I'd like to try and forget the whole episode.我倒是想尽量把那段经历全忘掉。◆It turned out to be one of the funniest episodes in the novel.后来发现那个片段是小说中最滑稽的部分之一。■business (usually used with an adjective通常与形容词连用) [singular] (ratherinformal, especiallyspoken) a matter, event or situation事情;事件;状况◆I found the whole business very depressing.我觉得整件事都令人很沮丧。◆That plane crash was a terrible business.那次飞机坠毁是十分可怕的事。◆The business of the missing tickets hasn't been sorted out.遗失票这件事还没有解决。■development [countable] a new event or stage that is likely to affect what happens in a continuing situation(新的)发展事态;进展情况;发展阶段◆the latest developments in the war战争的最新进展情况◆Are there any further developments in the investigation?调查有进展吗? see also develop ⇨ break out■occurrenceəˈkʌrəns; NAmEəˈkɜːrəns [countable] (formal) something that happens or exists发生的事情;存在的事情◆Vandalism has become a regular occurrence in recent times.最近这里经常发生故意破坏公物的事。◆The program counts the number of occurrences of any word or group of words, within the text.这个程序可以统计任何单词或词语在文本中出现的次数。 see also occur ⇨ happen■proceedingsprəˈsiːdɪŋz [plural] an event or series of actions事件;过程;一系列行动◆The Mayor will open the proceedings at the City Hall tomorrow.明天市长将在市政厅宣布开幕。◆We watched the proceedings from the balcony.我们从阳台上观看了仪式。■eventuality ɪˌventʃuˈæləti [countable] (formal) something that may possibly happen, especially sth unpleasant(尤指不愉快的)可能发生的事,可能出现的结果◆We were prepared for every eventuality.我们已作好准备应付任何可能出现的情况。◆This strategy will allow us to cope with all eventualities which may arise.这种部署使我们能够应付任何可能出现的情况。event2
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a sequence of events一连串事件a social event社交活动 see also party2event ♦︎ celebration ♦︎ occasion ♦︎ function ♦︎ reception ♦︎ reunion ♦︎ festivities ♦︎ get-togetherThese are all words for a public or social situation where people are invited to a place for a particular reason.这些词均表示公开活动、社交场合。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) special event / celebration / occasion / reception / reunion / festivities◆(a) family event / celebration / occasion / reunion / festivities / get-together◆a social event / occasion / function◆a school event / function / reunion◆(a) wedding celebrations / reception◆Christmas celebrations / festivities◆an annual event / celebration / reunion / get-together◆an event / celebrations / a function / a reception / a reunion / festivities is / are held◆an event / celebrations / a reception / a reunion / festivities takes place / take place■event [countable] a time when lots of people are invited to a particular place in order to spend time together having fun or taking part in an activity公开活动;社交场合◆Details of meetings and social events are sent out to all club members.会议和社交活动的具体安排已发给俱乐部全体会员。◆The hospital is planning a major fund-raising event for June.这家医院正策划在6月份举办一次大型的筹款活动。■celebration [countable, usually plural] a special event that people organize in order to celebrate sth庆典;庆祝活动◆They are already preparing for his 80th birthday celebrations in October.他们已经在准备10月份为他举办80岁生日庆典了。◆The celebrations continued with a cabaret dinner.庆祝活动在有卡巴莱歌舞表演的晚宴上继续。▸celebrate
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[intransitive, transitive] ◆Jake's passed his exams. We're going out to celebrate.杰克通过考试了,我们要外出庆祝一下。◆How do people celebrate New Year in your country?你们国家的人怎样庆祝新年? see also celebrate ⇨ playverb1■occasion [countable] a special event, ceremony or celebration特别的事情(或仪式、庆典)◆Turn every meal into a special occasion.要让每一餐都给人有惊喜的感觉。◆Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion.他们的婚礼办得相当隆重。◆They marked the occasion(= celebrated it) with an open-air concert.他们举办了露天音乐会来庆祝。◆He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement.他在退休仪式上获赠这块手表。■function [countable] (ratherformal) a social event or official ceremony社交聚会;典礼;宴会◆The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅可以举办婚礼和其他公开活动。◆He and his wife were guests of honour at a function held by the society last weekend.在上周末协会举办的宴会上他和他的妻子是特邀嘉宾。■reception [countable] a formal social occasion to welcome sb or celebrate sth接待仪式;欢迎会;招待会◆They held a reception for 100 guests at the golf club.他们在高尔夫球会所举办了一个欢迎会,招待100名嘉宾。◆The hall is a popular venue for wedding receptions.这个大厅是深受欢迎的婚宴场所。■reunion riːˈjuːniən [countable] a social occasion or party attended by a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time重逢;团聚;聚会◆The seventh annual reunion will take place in March.第七届年度联欢会将于3月份举行。◆a school reunion校友聚会■festivities feˈstɪvətiz [plural] (ratherformal) the activities that are organized to celebrate a special event庆祝活动◆Bonfires and fireworks will form part of the festivities.庆祝活动包括燃篝火和放烟火。■ˈget-together [countable] (informal) an informal meeting; a party(非正式的)聚会;联欢会◆I'm going back for the usual family get-together at Thanksgiving.我像往年一样,感恩节回去和家人团聚。 see also get together ⇨ meet1