首页英语词典eventevent的意思

event

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英英释义同义词辨析词组搭配考试真题实用场景例句

近义词circumstance episode happening incident occurrence

n. 事件，大事；项目；结果

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词态变化

复数: events;

助记提示

1. 从里面走出来，重大事件。事件的出现、出来，发生事件。

中文词源

event 重要事件

e-, 向外。-vent, 来，词源同advent, venue. 引申义最终来到的，发生的。

英英释意

1. something that happens at a given place and time

2. a special set of circumstances;: "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled"

3. a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory

4. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon;: "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

英文词源

event (n.): 1570s, "the consequence of anything" (as in in the event that); 1580s, "that which happens;" from Middle French event, from Latin eventus "occurrence, accident, event, fortune, fate, lot, issue," from past participle stem of evenire "to come out, happen, result," from assimilated form of ex- "out" (see ex-) + venire "to come" (see venue). Meaning "a contest or single proceeding in a public sport" is from 1865. Events as "the course of events" is attested from 1842. Event horizon in astrophysics is from 1969.

同义词辨析

accident, incident, event, occurrence, happening

这些名词均有"事故，事件"之意。

accident：强调偶然或意外发生的不幸事情。

incident：既可指小事件或附带事件，又可指政治上具有影响的事件或事变。

event：可指任何大小事件，但尤指历史上的重大事件。

occurrence和happening这两个词多指日常生活中发生的一般事件，有时也指偶然发生的事。

考试真题

Most people do not have clear memories of past events.

Interestingly, their memories are highly self-centred: although they can remember autobiographical life events in extraordinary detail, they seem to be no better than average at recalling impersonal information, such as random ( ' , 任意选取的) lists of words.

In some ways, you probably go through that process after a big event like your wedding day – but the difference is that thanks to their other psychological tendencies, the HSAM subjects are doing it day in, day out, for the whole of their lives.

Could he help explain her experiences?McGaugh invited her to his lab, and began to test her: he would give her a date and ask her to tell him about the world events on that day.

But this and other price shocks were event-driven—drought in the Soviet Union, crop-shrinking heat in the U.S.Corn Belt.

It caught us in the act, sent an alert to my smartphone, and also listed our RF interference on the system's event log.

A good system is one that keeps that worst-case setting as improbable as possible while also offering strong protection in the event of a less-extraordinary attack.

In any event, my mother and her red pen showed me how deeply flawed a flawless essay could be.

From data collected, it seems the things that cause us to lose the most sleep, on average, are sporting events, time changes, and holidays.

The kite has been linked to great names and events.

Once, just after I returned from my year in Vienna, I was asked to translate for a German judge at an Olympiclevel horse event.

In any event, my mother and her red pen showed me how deeply flawed a flawless essay could be.

Let's make sure to set a double date during the event.

Once, just after I returned from my year in Vienna, I was asked to translate for a German judge at an Olympic level horse event.

Susan and I go to at least 3 different places during the event.

This once-in-a-lifetime event actually may take place twice in some folks' lives.

While alternative estimates of the damage from carbon emissions differ, and it's especially hard to reckon the likely costs of possible catastrophic climate events, most estimates suggest substantial negative effects.

Social scientists say the differences arise in part because low-income parents have less money to spend on music class or preschool, and less flexible schedules to take children to museums or attend school events.

Many scientists believe that El Ni o events, caused by warming in the Pacific, are becoming more intense as a result of climate change.

These catastrophic events caused more than 1.5 trillion dollars in economic losses.

One day, I was invited to an important event, and I wanted to wear something special for it.

To raise money for a forthcoming local sports event.

To enhance his credibility with the audience, Larry had brought some slides of his family attending sports events.

Covering major events of the day in the city.

A bystander named John Roulstone wrote a poem about the event, then, at some point, Hale herself seems to have helped write it.

During a megathrust event, all of that stress releases and some of the world’s most powerful earthquakes occur.

I'll actually be taking photos during the big event as a wedding gift.

In short, success in creating AI could be the biggest event in the history of our civilisation.

It was caused by a megathrust event as the India plate moved beneath the Burma micro-plate.

Regardless of the author, it seems that the poem was inspired by a real event.

The last time a major earthquake occurred along the Cascadia fault was in 1700, so officials worry that another event could occur any time.

To prevent that event from becoming a catastrophe, first responders will join members of the public in rehearsals that involve communication, evacuation, search and rescue, and other scenarios.

A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183.

A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week's events.

Also, sometimes pre-anger does not have to do with a lasting condition, but rather a temporary state before a triggering event has occurred.

Another group of folks is needed to help market the event.

At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.

Cards can attend the events for free.

CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known lasalle quartet, CCM's philharmonic orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting baroque through modern music.

Doctors have worked out a chart showing how much stress is involved in various events.

Earth Day, marked on 22 April, is an annual event aiming to raise public awareness about environmental protection.

First celebrated in 1970, the day now includes events in more than 190 countries and regions.

Heading back downtown toward her hotel, her big-city friends were amazed at the turn of events that had changed their big apple dinner into a Mississippi state reunion.

History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past.

How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?

I have always enjoyed all the events you organized and I hope to attend many more in the coming years.

In general, the kind of news which may be expected to give immediate reward are news of crime and corruption, accidents and disasters, sports, social events, and human interest.

Many people came to the event and the family was very grateful.

Moreover, I can find out whether my reactions to an event are reasonable enough by reading about those of others on the Internet.

Not everyone acts the same in response to events, and that is why what triggers one person may or may not trigger another.

On reviewing these local news events, it seems Tiverton has a balance of good news and bad news.

Painters, digital media experts, photographers, booking agents and promoters are hired to sell tickets and promote the event.

The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.

The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.

The event happening in the house was more significant.

The main reasons we get angry are triggering events, personality traits, and our assessment of situations.

There are plenty of opportunities for the creative person to become involved, including workshops and events.

There's a new indoor play centre, plus the special events and workshops, and others during school holiday periods.

This is an event for all the family.

To the author, it seemed to be a horrible turn of events that someone else had got a basket of the same kind.

Triggering events for anger are so many that to describe them all would take hundreds of pages.

Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples.

We supported each other financially and by showing up at events.

When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting competition to watch, together with the story behind it.

Years ago, a critical event occurred in my life that would change it forever.

In those far-off days, it was taken for granted that the critics of major papers would write in detail and at length about the events they covered.

” said one recorder of events, “The air at twelve leagues’ distance smelt as sweet as a new-blown garden.

How does your reading proceed? Clearly you try to comprehend, in the sense of identifying meanings for individual words and working out relationships between them, drawing on your explicit knowledge of English grammar ( ' , 41) you begin to infer a context for the text, for insta4ce, by making decisions about what kind of speech event is involved: who is making the utterance, to whom, when and where.

Simply arranging a meeting, making a phone call, or hosting an event is not an official act.

The building has housed some of the nation's most significant diplomats and politicians and has been the scene of many historic events.

Social media allows users to experience news events more intimately and immediately while also permitting them to re-share news as a projection of their values and interests.

Many of the most celebrated national figures have participated in historical events that have taken place within the EEOB's granite walls.

A town of culture award could, it is argued, become an annual event, attracting funding and creating jobs.

Even in the event of a fine, fewer trees are consumed.

simply arranging a meeting, making a phone call, or hosting an event is not an "official act".

You begin to infer a context for the text, for instance, by making decisions about what kind of speech event is involved: who is making the utterance, to whom, when and where.

词组搭配

in the event of ——

if —— happens

如果发生…；万一

this will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident.
如果发生意外事故，这会减少重伤的可能性。

in the event that

if; should it happen that

假若；倘若

in the event that an attack is launched, the defenders will have been significantly weakened by air attacks.
如果发动攻击，空中打击将使防卫者的防卫能力大大减弱。

in that event

if that happens

如果是那样的话；在那种情况下

in that event, the US would incline toward a lifting of the arms embargo.
在那种情况下，美国可能会取消武器禁运。

at all events

In any case.

在任何情况下，不管怎样

in any event

In any case.

在任何情况下，不管怎样

in the event

If it should happen; in case.

如果发生；万一发生

实用场景例句

Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death.: 他一旦故去，所有财产都由希拉继承。

In that event, we will have to reconsider our offer.: 如果是那样的话，我们就得重新考虑我们的建议。

In the event of an accident, call this number.: 万一发生事故就拨这个号码。

I got very nervous about the exam, but in the event, I needn't have worried; it was really easy.: 我对考试提心吊胆，但其实我本不必担心，这次考试的确很容易。

Anyone can be wise after the event.: 事后聪明谁都会。

I think she'll agree to do it but in any event, all she can say is ‘no ’.: 我想她会同意做的，但无论怎样，她只能说“不”。

The 800 metres is the fourth event of the afternoon.: 800米赛是下午的第四项比赛。

a fund-raising event: 筹款活动

the social event of the year: 本年度最重要的社交活动

In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him.: 要是事情发展顺利的话，她已同他一块儿走了。

Everyone was frightened by the strange sequence of events .: 人人都因接二连三发生的怪事感到惊恐。

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对未来事情的发展产生影响。

In the light of later events the decision was proved right.: 从后来发生的事看，这一决定证明是正确的。

The election was the main event of 2004.: 那次选举是2004年的主要大事。

'Don't underestimate us', Norman Willis warned last year. There was, in the event, little danger of that.: “别低估了我们，”诺曼·威利斯去年警告说。结果，什么事也没有。

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。

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。

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。

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。

...major sporting events.: 重大体育赛事

The cross-country section of the three-day event was held here yesterday.: 3日比赛中的越野项目昨天在这里举行。

...the events of Black Wednesday...: “黑色星期三”事件

...in the wake of recent events in Europe...: 紧随欧洲最近发生的大事之后