event
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT An event is something that happens, especially when it is unusual or important. You can use events to describe all the things that are happening in a particular situation. (尤指特殊、重大) 事件
A new inquiry into the events of the day was opened in 2002. 对那天发生的事件的新一轮调查于2002年开始。
2. N-COUNT An event is a planned and organized occasion, for example a social gathering or a sports tournament. (有计划、有组织的) 活动
...major sporting events. …重大体育赛事。
3. N-COUNT An event is one of the races or competitions that are part of an organized occasion such as a sports tournament. 比赛项目
The main events start at 1 p.m. 主赛项目下午1点开始。
4. PHRASE You use in the event of, in the event that, and in that event when you are talking about a possible future situation, especially when you are planning what to do if it occurs. 倘若发生…
The bank has agreed to give an immediate refund in the unlikely event of an error being made. 银行已同意倘若出现不太可能的错误便立即退款。
5. PHRASE You say in any event after you have been discussing a situation, in order to indicate that what you are saying is true or possible, in spite of anything that has happened or may happen. 不管怎样
In any event, the bowling alley restaurant proved quite acceptable. 不管怎样，那家保龄球馆的餐厅证明是很受欢迎的。
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event /ɪˈvɛnt/ (events)
剑桥词典
- anything that happens , especially something important or unusual
- The summer fête will be the school's main fundraising event this year .
- The event got off to a shaky start with the stage lights failing in the first few minutes .
- Television camera crews broadcast the event all round the world .
- A committee has been set up to organize social events in the college .
- The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder . 返回 event
（尤指重大或不寻常的）事情，事件
This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event. 今年的奥林匹克运动会将是历史上规模最大的体育盛事。
Susannah's party was the social event of the year . 苏珊娜办的聚会是当年社交界的一件盛事。
The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder . 警方正试图顺藤摸瓜，查清引发谋杀的一系列事件。
one of a set of races or competitions
（比赛的）项目
The women's 200 metre event will be followed by the men's 100 metres . 女子200米跑之后是男子100米跑项目。
in the event UK
used to emphasize that what happened was not what you expected
（强调出乎意料）结果，到头来（却）
We had expected to arrive an hour late, but in the event we were early. 我们本以为会迟到1小时，结果竟然提前到了。
in the event of sth
if something happens
如果…发生；万一
In the event of a strike , the army will take over responsibility for firefighting . 如果发生罢工，部队将承担起消防职责。
in any event C1 (UK also at all events)
whatever happens
不管怎样，无论如何
I might go home next month , but in any event, I'll be home for Christmas . 我也许下个月回家，但无论如何，我会在家过圣诞节的。
in either event
in either of two situations
（在两种情况下）无论哪种情况，无论怎样
I can't decide whether to accept the New York or the Chicago job , but in either event I'll have to move . 我定不下来是去纽约还是芝加哥工作，但无论哪种情况我都得搬家。
in that event
if that happens
如果是那样的话，如果那种情况发生
There's a possibility of my flight being delayed . In that event I'll phone to let you know . 我乘坐的班机可能会晚点，如果是那样我会打电话通知你。
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