n.

1. 情況，環境；情勢[P]
   In normal circumstances I would have resigned immediately.

   在正常情況下，我本會馬上辭職的。

2. 事件，事實；（有關）事項[C]
   His arrival was a happy circumstance.

   他的來到是一件令人高興的事。

3. 境況；境遇；經濟狀況[P]
   They have been living in reduced circumstances since John lost his job.

   約翰失業後，他們一直生活拮据。

4. 細節；詳情[C][U]
   The explorer told of his adventure with great circumstance.

   探險者詳細敘述了他的冒險經歷。

5. 機遇；命運[C]
   He became a victim of circumstances.

   他成了命運的犧牲品。

6. 儀式；排場[U]

n.

1. a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.
2. (circumstances) one's state of financial or material welfare.
3. archaic ceremony and public display:
   pomp and circumstance.