
好词典

源自拉丁语 'eventus'(结果,事件),由 'e-'(出)和 'venire'(来)组成,16世纪通过法语进入英语。
❶ 指发生的事情或活动,通常指有特定时间、地点和目的的重要场合或事件。
“The concert was the biggest event of the year.”
(这场音乐会是今年最盛大的活动。)
“She missed the school event because of illness.”
(她因为生病错过了学校的活动。)
❶ 在体育比赛中,指具体的比赛项目或竞赛单元。
“The 100-meter dash is his favorite track event.”
(100米短跑是他最喜欢的田径项目。)
“She won gold in three swimming events.”
(她在三个游泳项目中获得了金牌。)
in the event of — 表示如果某种情况发生,用于假设性说明或应急预案。
“In the event of rain, the picnic will be moved indoors.”
(如果下雨,野餐将移至室内举行。)
main event — 指一系列活动中最重要或最受关注的部分,常见于演出或体育赛事。
“The boxing match is the main event of the evening.”
(拳击比赛是今晚的压轴项目。)