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happening

UK //ˈhæpənɪŋ//US //ˈhæpənɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'happen'(发生)的现在分词形式,最初来自古北欧语 'happ'(运气、机会)。

noun

❶ 指正在发生的事件或活动,通常指有趣或引人注目的事情。

“The concert was the biggest happening in town last weekend.”

(这场音乐会是上周末城里最引人注目的事件。)

“She always knows about the latest cultural happenings.”

(她总是知道最新的文化活动。)

同义词:event, occurrence, incident

adjective

❶ 形容某事物时尚、受欢迎或充满活力,常用于非正式场合。

“This new café is the most happening place in the neighborhood.”

(这家新咖啡馆是附近最热闹的地方。)

“She always wears the most happening fashion trends.”

(她总是穿着最时尚的潮流服饰。)

同义词:trendy, popular, lively

常见短语

what's happening — 非正式问候语,询问对方近况或正在发生的事情。

“Hey, what's happening? Are you coming to the party tonight?”

(嘿,最近怎么样?你今晚来参加派对吗?)