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circumstances

/ˈsɜːkəmstænsɪz/
cir · cum · stances ˈsɜː · kəm · stænsɪz
English Definition
n. the conditions or facts affecting a situation
中文释义
情况,环境
Significado en Español
circunstancias
한국어 뜻
상황, 환경
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoàn cảnh, tình huống
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Example Sentence

Under normal circumstances, we would agree.

在正常情况下,我们会同意的。

Synonyms
conditions situation context
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “circumstances”:

  1. A opinions
  2. B beliefs
  3. C emotions
  4. D conditions
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D — conditions. “circumstances” means n. the conditions or facts affecting a situation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Because of the difficult ______, the whole trip had to be postponed.

  1. A rumors
  2. B jokes
  3. C melodies
  4. D circumstances
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D — circumstances. “circumstances” means n. the conditions or facts affecting a situation

Common questions about “circumstances”

What does “circumstances” mean?

circumstances — n. the conditions or facts affecting a situation. In Chinese: 情况,环境.

How do you pronounce “circumstances”?

circumstances is pronounced /ˈsɜːkəmstænsɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cir · cum · stances.

How do you use “circumstances” in a sentence?

Under normal circumstances, we would agree. (在正常情况下,我们会同意的。)

What are synonyms for “circumstances”?

conditions, situation, context — all close in meaning to circumstances (n. the conditions or facts affecting a situation).

Is “circumstances” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. circumstances appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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