circumstance
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/ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
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/ˈsɜːkəmstəns/
the facts and conditions that affect a situation or event
Due to unexpected circumstances, the meeting was canceled.
由于意外情况,会议被取消了。
a person's life situation, especially their money and living conditions
Financial aid depends on your personal circumstance.
经济援助取决于您的个人经济状况。
events and situations that affect your life but are beyond your control
We met by circumstance during the storm.
我们在暴风雨中因缘际会相遇。