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General words for situations and circumstances
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situation
noun [C] /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
1
the set of conditions that exist at a particular time in a particular place 形势;处境;景况;情况

If the situation had been different, their plan might have succeeded. 要是换种情形的话,他们的计划或许就成功了。

concern about the current situation south of the border 对南部边境当前局势的关注

as/if/when the situation arises (=when it happens) (事情)悄悄发生,意外发生 :

We'll have to deal with overcrowding as the situation arises. 当这种情况出现时,我们得应对过度拥挤的问题。

an economic/political/financial situation :

The country is facing a very difficult economic situation. 该国面临着非常严峻的经济形势。

social situation (=any event where you talk to or meet a lot of people) 社交场合 :

Social situations always make me nervous. 我在社交场合总是觉得紧张。

someone's situation (=the conditions that affect their life at a particular time) 某人的境遇 :

What prospects are there for a person in his situation? 像他那种处境的人有什么前途呢?

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circumstance
noun /ˈsɜː(r)kəmstəns/
1
[C] [usually plural] a fact or condition that affects a situation 环境;情况;事态;情形

The circumstances surrounding the child's death are being investigated. 有关孩子死亡的情况正在调查中。

The circumstances of this case are unusual. 这个案件的情况很不寻常。

under/in...circumstances :

Cancellation under certain circumstances is covered by your travel insurance policy. 在某些情况下取消旅行是旅游保险单中所包括的。

Under different circumstances she might have been able to appreciate the irony of it. 要是在不同的环境下她或许能够欣赏它的讽喻。

In exceptional circumstances students may take examinations at Head Office. 在特殊情况下学生可以到主任办公室参加考试。

not under/in any circumstances (=used for emphasizing that something cannot be allowed to happen) 无论如何不;决不 :

I would never in any circumstances dream of comparing her with you. 我无论如何不会拿你和她作比较。

Under no circumstances will we agree to splitting up the company. 我们无论如何不会同意把公司拆开。

under/considering/given the circumstances (=because the situation is difficult or unusual) 在…的情况下/考虑到…的情况 :

It's amazing that they did so well under the circumstances. 他们在那种情况下还做得那么好,这真令人惊奇。

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2
[C] [usually plural] your circumstances are the conditions in which you live, especially how much money you have 境况;(尤指)经济状况

It is very important to make a will, whatever your circumstances. 不论你的情况如何,立个遗嘱都是很重要的。

family circumstances :

problems caused by unemployment, divorce, or some unusual family circumstances 因失业、离婚或不寻常的家境所导致的问题

a change in circumstances :

You are obliged by law to notify the agency of any change in circumstances. 你有法律义务把任何情况的改变通知代理处。

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3
[U] formal events and situations that cannot be controlled 机缘;机遇;命运
a victim of circumstance :

Joanne has been more a victim of circumstance than anything else. 相比来说,乔安妮更像是个命运的受害者。

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condition
noun /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
2

conditions

[plural] the situation or environment in which something happens or exists 环境;条件

Demand will remain low unless there is a change in economic conditions. 除非经济状况有变化,需求仍将保持低位。

condition for :

the necessary conditions for the formation of sand dunes 形成沙丘的必要条件

under difficult/appalling conditions :

The rescue was carried out under extremely difficult conditions. 营救是在极为艰苦的条件下进行的。

create the conditions (for something) :

The teacher creates the conditions that will allow the children to learn. 这位老师创造了能让孩子们学习的条件。

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2a
the environment in which people must live and work 生活(或工作)环境

He dedicated his life to improving prison conditions. 他毕生致力于改善监狱条件。

living/working conditions :

The project aims to provide better living conditions and health care for the elderly. 该计划旨在为老年人提供更好的生活条件和医疗保健。

in terrible/appalling conditions :

Many of the refugees are living in appalling conditions without clean water. 许多难民都生活在没有净水的可怕环境中。

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[singular] formal life and the situations that people have to deal with, especially when this is difficult 境况;(尤指艰难的)处境

The reforms actually worsened the condition of people in rural communities. 这些改革实际上使农村居民的处境更糟了。

the human condition :

philosophers exploring the human condition 探索人类处境的哲学家

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background
noun /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
2
[singular/uncountable] the general situation in which something happens (事情发生的)背景情况
background of :

The talks have been taking place against a background of increasing violence. 会谈是在暴力日益增多的情况下举行的。

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position
noun [C] /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
2
a general situation 局面;情况;概况

The position is that all new residents are assessed by a social worker. 基本的情况是:所有新来的居民都是由一位社会工作者进行评定的。

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2a
a situation that a particular person is in (某人的)处境,境遇

I wouldn't boast about that if I were in your position. 要是我是你的话,我不会吹嘘那个的。

Someone in their position can't afford to take that kind of risk. 处于他们那种处境中的人是冒不起那种风险的。

be in a position to do something :

I'm not in a position to say who my sources are. 我不能说出我的消息来源是谁。

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climate
noun /ˈklaɪmət/
2
[C] the general situation or attitudes that people have at a particular time (某一时期的)社会风气,潮流,环境,气氛
economic/political/moral/intellectual climate :

We are unable to increase wages in the current economic climate. 在目前的经济环境下我们无法提高工资。

climate of :

The election is being organized in a climate of fear and mistrust. 选举是在充满担心和不信任的气氛中进行的。

the climate of opinion :

The climate of opinion is now changing on that subject. 现在有关那个话题的舆论氛围正在变化。

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state of affairs
noun [singular]
the situation that a person, place, or process is in at a particular time 状况;局势

It is likely that this is the normal state of affairs. 很有可能这是种普通状况。

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context
noun [C/U] /ˈkɒntekst/
1
the general situation in which something happens, which helps to explain it 情境;背景;周围情况

These events are meaningless outside their historical context. 这些事件脱离了历史背景就显得毫无意义。

in context :

The decline in the stock market, though dramatic, has to be seen in context. 股市下跌的幅度尽管很大,但必须从背景方面来看待。

in the context of something :

In the context of Russian history, recent events are not so surprising. 从俄罗斯历史的背景来看,近期发生的事件就不那么令人惊讶了。

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environment
noun /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
1a
the conditions and influences in which people carry on a particular activity (开展某项特定活动的)环境,状况

In this competitive environment a business needs to be flexible. 在这种竞争激烈的环境下,一个企业需要灵活性。

There is an environment of fear and intimidation throughout the organization. 该组织内充斥着恐惧与恫吓。

Parents are responsible for providing the right environment for their children to grow and learn in. 父母有责任为他们的孩子提供良好的成长和学习环境。

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event
noun /ɪˈvent/
1
[C] something that happens, especially something that involves several people (尤指涉及几个人的)事件

the most traumatic event of my life 我一生中最痛苦的事件

events surrounding something :

Police questioned witnesses about the events surrounding his death. 警方就他死亡前后发生的事件盘问证人。

a chain/sequence/series of events :

The investigation uncovered a chain of events that could have been prevented. 调查发现了一连串本可避免发生的事件。

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events

[plural] used in a general way to talk about a combination of things that happen 一系列事件

Events conspired to bring the two lovers together. 一系列事件促成两个恋人走到了一起。

events unfold :

We are watching to see how events will unfold. 我们在关注事态如何发展。

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affair
noun /əˈfeə(r)/
2

affairs

[plural] things relating to your personal life, for example what is happening within your family or your financial situation 个人的事情;私事

We are friends, but I don't know much about their private affairs. 我们是朋友,但我不大了解他们的私事。

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5
[C] used for talking about an event, situation etc 事情

The party was a rather dull affair. 这个聚会是件非常无聊的事情。

a family affair :

The film is very much a family affair – all her brothers are in the cast. 这部电影很像全家福,她所有的兄弟都在演员表里。

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backdrop
noun [C] /ˈbækˌdrɒp/
2
the situation or place in which something happens (事情发生的)背景,地点

Her new novel has 19th-century China as its backdrop. 她的新小说以19世纪的中国作为背景。

Negotiations were carried out against a backdrop of continued fighting. 谈判是在战斗仍在继续的背景下进行的。

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the big/wider picture
phrase
a whole or complete situation, including all the things that it affects, not just one part of it 全景;总体情况

It's important we don't lose sight of the big picture when we make these decisions.

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business
noun /ˈbɪznəs/
3
[singular/uncountable] something that you have to deal with 事情;事务

Is there any other business to discuss? 还有其他事要讨论吗?

unfinished business (=things that need to be dealt with) 需要处理的事 :

We've still got some unfinished business to settle. 我们还有一些事情要处理。

the business of (doing) something :

Nancy had left the business of looking after the dog to her brother. 南希把照看狗的任务交给了她的兄弟。

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case
noun /keɪs/
2
[C] [usually singular] a situation or set of conditions, especially one involving a particular person or thing (尤指涉及特定之人或事的)情况,状况

I think we can make an exception in your case. 我认为我们可以对你的情况例外处理。

be the case :

This was the case in the past, but now life is different. 过去是那样,但现在生活不同了。

if that's the case :

If that's the case, I'm not surprised he was angry. 如果是那样的话,他生气我就不觉得奇怪了。

it is the case that :

Isn't it the case that they're afraid of change? 他们害怕变化,难道不是吗?

it's a case of :

It really is a case of ‘no news is good news'. 这真是“没消息就是好消息”。

in that case :

‘I don't need it tonight.' ‘In that case, I'll keep it until tomorrow.' “我今晚不用。”“那样的话,我就留到明天。”

in which case :

They can still agree to our conditions, in which case the bombing will stop. 他们仍然可以同意我们的条件,这样的话轰炸就会停止。

as is the case :

Often, as is the case for these families, there is no other source of support. 在许多情况下,就像这些家庭那样,没有其他资助来源。

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5
[C] a situation or person to be dealt with, often by an official (常指官员要处理的)状况,工作对象

There have been several reports of cases of neglected and abused children. 有几则关于无人照管儿童和受虐待儿童状况的报道。

Each social worker was assigned 30 cases. 给每位社会工作者分配了30个照顾对象。

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contingency
noun [C] /kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nsi/
something that might happen in the future, especially something bad 可能发生的事;意外事件;(尤指)不测事件

We like to be prepared for all contingencies. 我们想为应对一切不测作好准备。

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deal
noun /diːl/
6

the deal

spoken what is happening or going to happen 情况;局面
what's the deal? :

So, what's the deal? Is she coming or not? 那么,情况怎么样?她是来还是不来?

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development
noun /dɪˈveləpmənt/
3
[C] a new event that changes a situation 新事件;新情况

Have there been any further developments in the case? 这个案子有什么新情况吗?

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dimension
noun [C] /daɪˈmenʃ(ə)n/
1
a part of a situation, especially when it influences the way you think about the situation (情况的)部分,方面

The strikes had now taken on an important political dimension. 这些罢工现在都带有重大的政治色彩。

Doing voluntary work has added a whole new dimension to my life. 做志愿者工作已为我的生活增添了全新的内容。

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dynamic
noun /daɪˈnæmɪk/
1
[C] the set of forces that exist in a situation, especially a relationship, and that affect how it changes or develops 动力

There's a very supportive dynamic between the members of the group. 组员们之间互相支持,互相鼓励。

dynamic of :

the complex dynamics of the workplace 工作场所的复杂关系

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the ebb and flow
phrase
1
the way that a situation keeps changing between two states, for example in a game, fight, or argument (两种状态的)起伏,消长

the ebb and flow of debate 辩论声此起彼伏

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encounter
noun [C] /ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/
2
an experience or discovery of a particular kind 经历;发现
encounter with :

my earliest encounter with the theatre 我最早的戏剧表演经历

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equation
noun /ɪˈkweɪʒ(ə)n/
2a

the equation

all the different aspects that you have to consider in a situation 综合因素

In a choice between the use of rail and car, the question of cost will come into the equation. 在选择使用火车还是汽车时,要考虑到成本因素。

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estate
noun [C] /ɪˈsteɪt/
5
an old word meaning the situation or state that someone is in (古时用语)状态,状况

the holy estate of matrimony 神圣的婚姻

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eventuality
noun [C] formal /ɪˌventʃuˈæləti/
something that might happen, especially something bad that people might have to deal with 可能发生的事情(尤指坏事情);不测事件

The troops are prepared for any eventuality, including air attack. 部队对任何可能发生的事情都做好了准备,包括空袭。

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experience
noun /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
3
[C] something that happens to you, or a situation that you are involved in 经历

our childhood experiences 我们童年的经历

have an experience :

A lot of the people we talked to had had the same experience. 与我们交谈的许多人都有着相同的经历。

experience of/with :

It was her first experience of dealing with people from another culture. 这是她第一次和来自另一种文化的人打交道。

experience for :

The whole thing must have been an interesting experience for you. 这整件事对你来说肯定是一次有趣的经历。

a bad/strange/traumatic etc experience :

I had a bad experience in the last place I worked. 我在前一个工作单位的经历很糟糕。

share your experiences of something (=tell people about them) 分享关于某事的经历 :

an opportunity for people to share their experiences of living with the disease 让人们分享患病的生活经历的机会

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extenuating circumstances
noun [plural] /ɪkˌstenjʊeɪtɪŋ ˈsɜː(r)kəmˌstænsɪz/
conditions that make a bad action or mistake seem less serious, sometimes even making it seem reasonable 情有可原的情况
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footing
noun [singular] /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
2
the basic conditions in which something operates or develops 基础;立足点
on a sound/secure/firm/strong footing :

The railway system must be placed on a sound financial footing. 铁路系统必须建立在坚实的财政基础上。

on a war footing (=ready to fight a war) 准备作战 :

The army is now officially on a war footing. 军队现在正式准备作战。

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front
noun /frʌnt/
3
[C] a particular aspect of a situation 方面

There's bad news on the job front – two factories are going to close. 在就业方面有坏消息,两家工厂即将倒闭。

His main problems were in maths and science, but he has made progress on both fronts. 他的主要问题出在数学和自然科学上,但这两方面他都已经有所进步。

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Features and qualities: feature, quality, factor...
game
noun /ɡeɪm/
6
[C] an activity or situation that someone seems to be treating less seriously than it should be treated 儿戏;玩笑

Marriage is just a game to them. 婚姻对他们来讲不过是儿戏。

They are playing political games with people's safety. 他们简直是拿人们的安全玩政治游戏。

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go
noun /ɡəʊ/
4
[singular] American informal a situation in which something that has been planned can happen or be done 如期举行的事件

It looks like the party tonight is a go. 看起来今天的晚会将如期举行。

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ground
noun /ɡraʊnd/
5
[singular/uncountable] an environment in which ideas can develop (某种思想产生发展的)环境,土壤
fertile ground :

Germany in the 1920s and 30s was fertile ground for such ideas. 20世纪20年代和30年代的德国是这类思想产生发展的沃土。

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history
noun /ˈhɪst(ə)ri/
1b
[C/U] all the things that a particular person has done or experienced 个人经历

I feel like a part of my history has been taken away. 我觉得自己的部分经历好像被删掉了。

medical history :

It's important to consider a child's medical history. 考虑孩子的病史是很重要的。

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irony
noun /ˈaɪrəni/
2
[C/U] a strange, funny, or sad situation in which things happen in the opposite way to what you would expect 具有讽刺意味的事;出乎意料的事;啼笑皆非的事
tragic/bitter/cruel irony :

By a cruel irony, General Franklin was killed at the very moment of his army's great victory. 真是个残酷的讽刺,富兰克林将军被害时正是他的军队取得伟大胜利之时。

the irony (of something) is that :

The irony is that it would have been faster to have taken the back roads after all. 令人啼笑皆非的是,如果走回头路反而会更快。

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kaleidoscope
noun [C] /kəˈlaɪdəˌskəʊp/
1
a scene, situation, or experience that keeps changing and has many different aspects (景致、情况或经历的)千变万化,变化多端

a kaleidoscope of colours 千变万化的色彩

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the lay of the land
phrase American
the lie of the land 地势;地貌
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Views and landscapes: view, scene, sight...
the lie of the land
phrase
1
the way a situation is developing 形势;情况

Let's get a feeling for the lie of the land before we approach them directly. 在直接和他们接触之前让我们先估摸一下形势。

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life history
noun [C]
all the things that happen to someone during their life 个人经历
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locus
noun [C] /ˈləʊkəs/
1
formal the particular place or situation in which something exists or takes place (某事物存在或产生的)确切地点,确切场所

the locus of political power 政治权力中心

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matrix
noun [C] /ˈmeɪtrɪks/
2
formal a set of social, political, or cultural conditions in which something develops or takes place 发源地;摇篮
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matter
noun /ˈmætə(r)/
3

matters

[plural] a situation that someone is involved in 事态;情况

Her angry attitude didn't improve matters. 她生气的态度无助于事态的好转。

to make matters worse :

The parcel arrived late and, to make matters worse, it wasn't what we had ordered. 包裹来晚了,更糟糕的是,它不是我们订购的东西。

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melting pot
noun [C]
a situation in which there are many different types of people, ideas, religions etc existing together 熔化锅;民族融合;不同想法的混合;宗教融合
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milieu
noun [C] very formal /ˈmiːljɜː/
the particular people and society that surround you and influence the way in which you behave 周围环境;社会环境
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occasion
noun /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)n/
1
[C] a time at which something happens (某事发生的)时刻,时节
on one occasion (=once) 有一次 :

On one occasion we had to walk all the way home. 有一次我们不得不一路走回家。

on this occasion :

I'll let you off on this occasion. 这一次我就饶了你。

on an earlier occasion :

We tested a similar product on an earlier occasion. 早些时候我们曾对相似的产品进行了测试。

on occasion (=sometimes) 有时 :

He continues to work with us on occasion. 他有时会继续与我们一起工作。

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order
noun /ˈɔː(r)də(r)/
6
[singular] the general situation at a particular time, especially the existing political, economic, or social system that is used at a particular time (尤指某一特定时期存在的政治、经济或社会)模式,制度

With the arrival of industrialization, the old social order was slowly breaking down. 随着工业化的到来,旧的社会制度正在慢慢地瓦解。

the established/existing order :

Anti-capitalist protesters are seen as a threat to the existing order. 反对资本主义的抗议者被视为是对现存制度的一种威胁。

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palimpsest
noun [C] /ˈpælɪmpsest/
2
something that has many obvious stages or levels of meaning, development, or history 具有多重意义的事物;多层次的事物
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phenomenon
noun [C] /fəˈnɒmɪnən/
1
an event or situation that can be seen to happen or exist 现象

Violence in society is not a new phenomenon. 社会上的暴力并不是一个新现象。

phenomenon of :

a study of the phenomenon of physical attraction 对外表吸引力这一现象的研究

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picture
noun /ˈpɪktʃə(r)/
4
[singular] a situation 局面;情况

The picture has changed a lot in the last couple of weeks. 在最近两周内,情况发生了很大的变化。

The general picture was one of neglect and decline. 总体上是疏于管理和衰退的景象。

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pressure
noun /ˈpreʃə(r)/
4

pressures

[plural] conditions that influence the way that events develop (影响事物发展的)压力

The influence in house-building reflects demographic pressures in this part of the country. 对住宅建筑业的影响反映了该国这个地区的人口压力。

inflationary pressures that may force interest rates to rise 可能会迫使利率上调的通货膨胀压力

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proposition
noun [C] /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
3
something or someone that you have to deal with, described as having a particular quality (需要对付的)事情,人

Finishing the run in the rain wasn't a very attractive proposition. 在雨中跑完全程可不是一件非常有吸引力的事情。

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pros and cons
noun [plural] /ˌprəʊz ən ˈkɒnz/
the advantages and disadvantages of something 利弊;优缺点
pros and cons of :

We need to look at the pros and cons of each system. 我们需要看到每个系统的优缺点。

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scenario
noun [C] /səˈnɑːriəʊ/
1
a situation that could possibly happen 可能发生的事;可能出现的局面

The most likely scenario is that Brooks will resign. 最有可能发生的事是布鲁克斯将会辞职。

I am trying to think of all the possible scenarios. 我在努力考虑所有可能出现的情况。

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scene
noun [C] /siːn/
1a
something that happens in a particular place 场面;情景
describe/imagine/picture/visualize a scene :

Picture a peaceful scene and try to relax. 想象一幅宁静的场景,尽量放松。

scene of :

Eyewitness reports describe a scene of desolation. 目击报告描述了一幅荒凉的景象。

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6
[usually singular] mainly American informal a situation 局面;情形

There's a bad scene at home right now. 现在家里是一片狼藉。

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scope
noun [U] /skəʊp/
1
the things that a particular activity, organization, subject, etc deals with (活动、机构或学术)范围
in scope :

The new law is limited in scope. 这项新法律在适用范围上有所限制。

beyond/outside the scope of someone/something :

These issues are beyond the scope of this book. 这些问题不在此书论及范围之内。

within the scope of someone/something :

Responsibility for office services is not within the scope of the department. 办公服务不在本部门职责范围内。

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seedbed
noun [C] /ˈsiːdˌbed/
2
mainly journalism conditions that allow something to develop, especially something bad (尤指坏事滋生的)温床
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someone's lot (in life)
phrase
someone's general situation in life, especially when this is not very good 某人的(尤指不太好的)命运

Miss Wilkinson was never satisfied with her lot in life. 威尔金森小姐对自己的命运从未满意过。

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someone's portion
phrase literary
the things that someone must accept as part of their life 某人的天数;某人的命运

I have to work very hard, which I take as my portion. 我只好卖力地干活儿,我认定这是我的命运。

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stage
noun /steɪdʒ/
3
[singular] the place or situation in which something happens, especially in politics 舞台;(尤指政治事件)发生的场所
the world/political/international stage :

He is a skilled performer on the political stage. 在政治舞台上他是个老手。

She's not yet a politician of significance on the world stage. 在世界舞台上她还算不上重要的政治家。

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state of play
noun [singular] British
the way in which something is happening or developing 情况;事态

What is the state of play on the roads this morning? 今天上午路上的情况如何?

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the status quo
noun /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/
the present situation, or the way that things usually are 现状
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taste
noun /teɪst/
4
[singular] a short experience of something that you are not used to (短暂)感受,体验
taste of :

After 16 years in prison, it was their first taste of freedom. 这是他们在坐了16年牢后第一次尝到自由的滋味。

Enjoy a taste of Italy with writer Valentina Harris. 和作家瓦伦蒂娜·哈里斯一起来感受意大利吧。

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thing
noun /θɪŋ/
3
[C] a situation, or an event 情形;事件

A funny thing happened to me today. 今天,在我身上发生了一件可笑的事。

I think we should just forget the whole thing. 我觉得我们应该把整件事忘掉。

kind/sort of thing :

She doesn't find that kind of thing funny. 她不觉得那种事有趣。

be onto a good thing (=in a good situation, job, arrangement etc) 交好运;干轻松的工作;安排得很好 :

We're onto a good thing working here. 我们在这儿上班真幸运。

in all things :

Above all else, you must be honest in all things. 首先,你在任何情况下都必须诚实。

make a big thing out of something (=behave as if something is more important, serious, dangerous etc than it really is) 夸大某事;对某事小题大做;大肆渲染某事 :

Don't make a big thing out of this – I just said I'd be late! 别小题大做,我只不过说要晚到而已。

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2a
[C] used for referring to a particular aspect of a situation that you are making a comment about (被评论事物的)方面

The thing I really like about Theresa is her sense of humour. 真正让我喜欢特里萨的是她的幽默感。

the sad/weird/funny etc thing is :

The sad thing is, she never loved him. 悲哀的是她从来没爱过他。

it's a good/bad thing that :

It's a good thing that you don't need to work late. 你不用工作到很晚,这是件好事。

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things

[plural] all of the aspects of a particular situation 形势;情况;局面

The police soon got things under control. 警方很快就把局面控制住了。

Try to see things from your wife's perspective. 试着从你妻子的角度来看问题。

all things considered :

All things considered, I think you'll be happier if you switch jobs. 考虑到各个方面,我觉得你换个工作会更快乐。

as things stand (=as they are) 从当前的情况看 :

As things stand, it will be difficult to raise prices further. 从当前的情况看,很难再提价了。

put things (=describe or show a situation in a particular way) (以某种方式)描述,展现 :

The official government report puts things quite differently. 政府的官方报告把情况说得截然不同。

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time
noun /taɪm/
3
[C] an occasion 次;回
the time (when) someone does something :

Do you remember the time we drove the car to Paris? 你记得我们开车上巴黎那次吗?

the first/second/last etc time :

It was the first time we'd met. 那是我们第一次见面。

(the) next time :

The next time you need financial advice, come and see me. 下次你需要理财建议时,就来找我。

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3a
[C] an experience 经历
a good/bad time :

It's my job to make sure the guests have a good time. 我的职责是确保客人们过得愉快。

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water
noun /ˈwɔːtə(r)/
3

waters

[plural] used for talking about a particular type of situation 状况;情况

young couples thrown headfirst into the unknown waters of parenthood 一头栽进陌生的为人父母之境况的年轻夫妇们

stormy/turbulent etc waters (=a difficult situation) 窘迫的境况;困境 :

There seemed to be stormy waters ahead for the government. 政府似乎将陷入困境。

murky waters (=a mysterious or frightening situation) 神秘的情形;恐怖的情况 :

Someone mentions drugs and the waters turn very murky. 有人提到了毒品,情况于是变得十分不明朗。

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way
noun [C] /weɪ/
6
a situation or condition 情况;状态
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the way things are
phrase
a situation or condition that someone or something is in at a particular time (某个时候的)情况,状态

I'm disappointed with the way things have been recently. 我对最近以来的情况感到失望。

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world
noun /wɜː(r)ld/
4
[singular] mainly literary the state of being alive 活的状态
bring a child into the world :

I wouldn't want to bring a child into this cruel world. 我不想把孩子生到这个残酷的世界上。

come into the world (=be born) 出生 :

Thousands of babies come into the world every day. 每天有成千上万的婴儿出生。

leave/depart this world (=die) literary 辞世 :

There's something I want to do before I depart this world. 我离开这个世界之前还想做一件事。

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