n.

1. 情况，环境；情势[P]
   In normal circumstances I would have resigned immediately.

   在正常情况下，我本会马上辞职的。

2. 事件，事实；（有关）事项[C]
   His arrival was a happy circumstance.

   他的到来是一件令人高兴的事。

3. 境况；境遇；经济状况[P]
   They have been living in reduced circumstances since John lost his job.

   约翰失业后，他们一直生活拮据。

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

   探险者详细叙述了他的冒险经历。

5. 机遇；命运[C]
   He became a victim of circumstances.

   他成了命运的牺牲品。

6. 仪式；排场[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.