Apedia

Happen Happened Sth I Ed Place Thing ˈhæpən

This entry is about the English word "happen," detailing its use as a verb meaning to occur, appear, chance upon, or meet. It provides multiple example sentences with translations and explains the usage of phrases like "happen to do" and "as it happens."

英文: 这个词条是关于“happen”这个单词的用法,包括它作为动词表示“发生、出现、碰巧、遇到”的意思,并提供了多个例句及其翻译。它还解释了“happen to do”和“as it happens”等短语的用法。

word happen
content jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8ESgrkW2jx9sgLj67ox5flU7IDR+RvZFQ3LBeuM/WgWTsWyXNdDKPtsFzuUrNn+LTY6g1e2G07+wPNWpzmdYHu3JRNcklrP+/Bond1laSxp/Ftv9lT/NMO0F6LFcj72N0zSrS00EUSHrStOJJFEGeBo2uJqWOHOqpaiqUt0Xw6CdN
Collins
happen ★★★★★
/hæ̱pən/
1
[VERB 动词](偶然)发生,出现 Something that happens occurs or is done without being planned.
  [V]
  • We cannot say for sure what will happen...

    我们无法确定会发生什么事。

  • The accident happened close to Martha's Vineyard.

    事故发生在玛莎葡萄园附近。

2
[VERB 动词](作为结果)发生,产生 If something happens, it occurs as a result of a situation or course of action.
  [V]
  • She wondered what would happen if her parents found her...

    她不知道如果父母找到自己会有什么结果。

  • He trotted to the truck and switched on the ignition. Nothing happened.

    他匆匆走向卡车并转动点火开关,结果没有任何反应。

3
[VERB 动词](尤指不愉快的事)发生(在…身上);(某人)遭到;遇到 When something, especially something unpleasant, happens to you, it takes place and affects you.
  [V to n]
  • If we had been spotted at that point, I don't know what would have happened to us...

    如果当时我们被发现了,我不知道会有什么后果。

  • It's the best thing that ever happened to me.

    这是我所遇到的最好的事情了。

4
[VERB 动词]碰巧;凑巧 If you happen to do something, you do it by chance. If it happens that something is the case, it occurs by chance.
  [V to-inf]
  [it V that]
  • We happened to discover we had a friend in common...

    我们凑巧发现我们有一个共同的朋友。

  • I looked in the nearest paper, which happened to be the Daily Mail...

    我仔细看了一下离自己最近的那份报纸,正巧是份《每日邮报》。

  • If it happens that I'm wanted badly somewhere, my mother will take the call and phone through to me here.

    如果凑巧有人着急找我,我母亲会接电话,然后再打电话到这里转告我。

5
[PHRASE 短语]碰巧,恰恰(尤引出令人意外的事) You use as it happens in order to introduce a statement, especially one that is rather surprising.
  [V inflects]
  • She called Amy to see if she had any idea of her son's whereabouts. As it happened, Amy had.

    她打电话给埃米,看她是否知道自己儿子的行踪。埃米还真就知道。


Oxford hap·pen / ˈhæpən ; NAmE ˈhæpən / verb 1 [intransitive ] to take place, especially without being planned (尤指偶然)发生,出现 You'll never guess what's happened! 你根本猜不到出了什么事! Accidents like this happen all the time. 此类事故经常发生。 Let's see what happens next week. 咱们等着瞧下一周会怎么样。 I'll be there whatever happens. 不管发生什么事我都会到那儿的。 I don't know how this happened. 我不知道这事怎么发生的。 2 [intransitive ] to take place as the result of sth (作为结果)出现,发生 She pressed the button but nothing happened. 她按下按钮,但什么反应也没有。 What happens if nobody comes to the party? 要是没有人来参加聚会,会怎么样呢? Just plug it in and see what happens. 就把插头插上,看看会怎么样。 3 linking verb to do or be sth by chance 碰巧;恰好 happento be/do sth She happened to be out when we called. 我们打电话时她刚巧不在家。 You don't happen to know his name, do you? 你不会碰巧知道他的名字吧? it happens that… It happened that she was out when we called. 我们打电话时她刚巧不在家。 4 [transitive ] happento be/do sth used to tell sb sth, especially when you are disagreeing with them or annoyed by what they have said (向对方表示异议或不悦等) That happens to be my mother you're talking about! 你们谈论的是我母亲! IDIOMS anything can/might ˈhappen used to say that it is not possible to know what the result of sth will be 什么事都可能发生;结果难以预料 as it happens/happened used when you say sth that is surprising, or sth connected with what sb else has just said 令人惊奇的是;恰恰 I agree with you, as it happens. 我恰恰和你意见一致。 As it happens, I have a spare set of keys in my office. 碰巧我在办公室有一套备用钥匙。 it (just) so happens that… by chance 碰巧;恰好 It just so happened they'd been invited too. 他们碰巧也获得邀请。 ˌthese things ˈhappen used to tell sb not to worry about sth they have done 这类事在所难免;别为做过的事担忧 ‘Sorry—I've spilt some wine.’ ‘Never mind. These things happen.’ “对不起,我弄洒了些酒。”“没关系。这种事在所难免。” more at
accident
,
event
,
shit
n.
,
wait
v.
PHRASAL VERBS ˈhappen on sth ( old-fashioned) to find sth by chance 偶然发现某物 ˈhappen to sb/sth to have an effect on sb/sth 遭到;遇到 I hope nothing (= nothing unpleasant)has happened to them. 我希望他们没出事。 It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. 这是我所遇到的最好的事。 What's happened to your car? 你的车出什么毛病了? Do you know what happened to Gill Lovecy (= have you any news about her)? 你有吉尔 · 洛夫西的消息吗? happen happens happened happening
hap·pen / ˈhæpən ; NAmE ˈhæpən /
LDC
happenhap‧pen /ˈhæpən/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [intransitive]
Word Origin
Verb Table
Examples
Thesaurus
Collocations
Phrases
1when something happens, there is an event, especially one that is not planned SYN  occur:  When did the accident happen? It’s impossible to predict what will happen next.something/nothing/anything happens Something terrible has happened. She carried on as if nothing had happened. This was bound to happen sooner or later. This kind of thing happens all the time. We’ll still be friends, whatever happens.2 something/anything/what happens to somebody/something if something happens to someone or something, they are affected by an event:  He should be here by now – something must have happened to him. The same thing happened to me last year. What’s happened to your coat? It’s all ripped.3 happen to do something if you happen to do something, you do it by chance:  I happened to see James in town.4somebody/something happens to be something used when telling someone something in an angry way:  This happens to be my house!5as it happens/it just so happens used to tell someone something that is surprising, interesting, or useful:  As it happens, I know someone who might be able to help.6 these things happen used to tell someone not to worry about a mistake they have made, an accident they have caused etc:  It’s not your fault – these things happen.7whatever happened to somebody/something? used to ask where a person or thing is now:  Whatever happened to Steve? I haven’t seen him for years. accidents (will) happen
at accident(5)
THESAURUShappen used especially when talking about events that have not been planned: · When did the accident happen?· Something terrible has happened!take place to happen – used especially when talking about events that have been planned or that have already happened: · The conference will take place on the 16th of June.· The competition took place on Saturday 30th June.occur formal to happen – used especially when talking about events that have not been planned: · The incident occurred outside the police station at around 9 pm.there is/there are used when saying that a particular event happens: · There was an earthquake about a week ago.· There are strikes almost every year.come up to happen – used about problems, questions, or opportunities: · There aren’t any jobs at the moment, but we’ll let you know if something comes up.· This question often comes up when I’m talking to students.arise formal to happen unexpectedly – used about problems, arguments, or difficult situations: · A dispute arose about who should receive the money.· It is best to deal with the problem as soon as it arises.crop up to happen – used about problems or difficult situations, especially ones that are less serious, and can quickly be dealt with: · The banks will contact their customers if a problem crops up.strike to happen suddenly and unexpectedly – used about very bad events: · The hurricane struck at around 1 am.· Disaster struck, and he lost all movement in his legs.turn out to happen in a particular way: · Luckily, everything turned out well.· How did it all turn out?
happen on/upon somebody/something phrasal verb literary or old-fashioned to find something or meet someone by chance SYN  come across:  I happened on the restaurant by chance.
WDF

happen

[ˈhæpən]happened, happening, happens

CET4CET6TEM4考研
v216
199650
88547
42725
27668
28785
11925
VERB312
4436668

Spoken:

124668505
happened[302673] happening[62831] happens[113178]
发生(83%),出现(9%),碰巧(7%),偶遇(1%)
vi.发生;碰巧;偶然遇到

Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.

Next card: I realize busy sorry didn't

Previous card: Busy i if you're can

Up to card list: 2023恋练有词考研英语真题词汇6500分层串记牌组