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fortunate

UK //ˈfɔːtʃənət//US //ˈfɔːrtʃənət//

词源

源自拉丁语 'fortunatus'(被命运眷顾的),与 'fortune'(命运/财富)同源,14世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容人运气好或处于有利境遇,强调因幸运而获得好处或避免不幸。

“She was fortunate to find a job right after graduation.”

(她很幸运,毕业后立刻找到了工作。)

“We were fortunate enough to escape the accident unharmed.”

(我们非常幸运,在事故中毫发无伤地逃脱了。)

同义词:lucky, blessed, privileged

常见短语

fortunate enough — 表示足够幸运能做某事,常用于表达对机会的感激之情。

“I was fortunate enough to meet the author at the book signing.”

(我很幸运能在签售会上见到这位作者。)