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destinies

UK //ˈdɛstɪniz//US //ˈdɛstɪniz//

词源

源自中古英语destinee,来自古法语destinee,最终源自拉丁语destinare(决定、确定)。

noun

❶ 指一个人或事物的命运或未来,通常强调不可避免或注定的结果。常用于描述长期的人生轨迹或历史进程。

“The two countries' destinies became intertwined after the war.”

(战后这两个国家的命运紧密相连。)

“She believed her destiny was to become a great artist.”

(她相信自己注定会成为一位伟大的艺术家。)

同义词:fate, fortune, lot, doom, providence

常见短语

control one's destiny — 掌控自己的命运,指主动影响或决定自己的人生方向。

“He worked hard to control his own destiny instead of relying on luck.”

(他努力工作以掌控自己的命运,而不是依赖运气。)

twist of destiny — 命运的转折,指意外或戏剧性的命运变化。

“A twist of destiny brought them together after 20 years apart.”

(命运的转折让分离20年的他们重逢。)