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circumstance

/ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
cir · cum · stance ˈsɜːr · kəm · stæns
English Definition
n. a fact or condition
中文释义
情况,环境
Significado en Español
circunstancia
한국어 뜻
상황, 환경
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoàn cảnh, tình huống
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How to use “circumstance” in a sentence

Circumstances have changed.

情况已变化。

Under no circumstances should you open the door to strangers.

无论如何都不要给陌生人开门。

The game was cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.

由于不可抗拒的情况,比赛被取消了。

Given the circumstances, she did the best she could.

在那种情况下,她已经尽力了。

Synonyms
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circum(environment)+stance(condition)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the best synonym for the word “circumstance” as used in the sentence: “Given the circumstance, we decided to postpone the meeting”?

  1. A Event
  2. B Decision
  3. C Plan
  4. D Condition
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D — Condition. “circumstance” means n. a fact or condition

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Under no ______ should you open the door to a stranger.

  1. A reward
  2. B promise
  3. C purpose
  4. D circumstance
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D — circumstance. “circumstance” means n. a fact or condition

Common questions about “circumstance”

What does “circumstance” mean?

circumstance — n. a fact or condition. In Chinese: 情况,环境.

How do you pronounce “circumstance”?

circumstance is pronounced /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cir · cum · stance.

How do you use “circumstance” in a sentence?

“circumstance” means a fact or condition. Examples: (1) Circumstances have changed. (2) Under no circumstances should you open the door to strangers. (3) The game was cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. (4) Given the circumstances, she did the best she could.

What are synonyms for “circumstance”?

situation, condition — all close in meaning to circumstance (n. a fact or condition).

Is “circumstance” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. circumstance appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “circumstance”?

circum(environment)+stance(condition)

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