Climate scientists modeled a worst-case scenario in which global temperatures rise by four degrees by 2100.
气候科学家模拟了一种最坏的情景：到2100年全球气温上升四摄氏度。
The philosopher's argument unfolds through a series of thought experiments, each one slightly modifying the conditions of the previous scenario in order to isolate exactly which variable determines whether an action counts as morally responsible.
From a Text Structure and Purpose question · Craft and Structure
Which choice best defines “scenario”?
B — A possible sequence of events; a setting.. “scenario” means A possible sequence of events; a setting..
Which word means “A possible sequence of events; a setting.”?
A — scenario. “scenario” means A possible sequence of events; a setting..
scenario — A possible sequence of events; a setting.. In Chinese: 设想;情节;场景;方案.
scenario is pronounced //səˈnɑːriəʊ//.
Climate scientists modeled a worst-case scenario in which global temperatures rise by four degrees by 2100. (气候科学家模拟了一种最坏的情景：到2100年全球气温上升四摄氏度。)
situation, sequence, outline — all close in meaning to scenario (A possible sequence of events; a setting.).
Yes. scenario is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
scene(场景) + -ario → 设想的一幕 → 情景、方案。