[N-COUNT 可数名词]事件；（尤指）特殊事件，重大事件 An event is something that happens, especially when it is unusual or important. You can use events to describe all the things that are happening in a particular situation.
...the events of Black Wednesday...
“黑色星期三”事件
...in the wake of recent events in Europe...
紧随欧洲最近发生的大事之后
A new book by Grass is always an event.
格拉斯的新书总能引起轰动。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（社交聚会、体育比赛等有计划、有组织的）活动 An event is a planned and organized occasion, for example a social gathering or a sports match.
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The cross-country section of the three-day event was held here yesterday.
3日比赛中的越野项目昨天在这里举行。
...major sporting events.
重大体育赛事
...our programme of lectures and social events.
我们的演讲和社交活动计划
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（体育比赛等的）比赛项目 An event is one of the races or competitions that are part of an organized occasion such as a sports meeting.
A solo piper opens Aberdeen Highland Games at 10am and the main events start at 1pm.
上午10点，一位风笛独奏家揭开了阿伯丁高地运动会的序幕，下午1点主要比赛项目开始。
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[PHRASE 短语]万一发生…；如果是那样子的话；假若… You use in the event of ,in the event that, and in that event when you are talking about a possible future situation, especially when you are planning what to do if it occurs.
The bank has agreed to give an immediate refund in the unlikely event of an error being made...
万一出现错误——虽然这种几率微乎其微，银行同意立即退款。
In the event that any part of the deal may be blocked, the rest would go ahead.
万一交易的某一部分受阻，其他部分将继续进行。
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[PHRASE 短语]无论如何；不管怎样 You say in any event after you have been discussing a situation, in order to indicate that what you are saying is true or possible, in spite of anything that has happened or may happen.
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In any event, the bowling alley restaurant proved quite acceptable.
无论如何，那个保龄球场的餐厅证明还是很不错的。
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[PHRASE 短语]结果；到头来 You say in the event after you have been discussing what could have happened in a particular situation, in order to indicate that you are now describing what actually did happen.
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'Don't underestimate us', Norman Willis warned last year. There was, in the event, little danger of that.
“别低估了我们，”诺曼·威利斯去年警告说。结果，什么事也没有。
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event★/ɪˈvent; NAmEɪˈvent/noun1★a thing that happens, especially sth important 发生的事情；（尤指）重要事情，大事◆The election was the main event of 2008.那次选举是 2008 年的重大事件。◆In the light of later events the decision was proved right.从后来发生的事看，这一决定证明是正确的。◆The decisions we take now may influence the course of events(= the way things happen)in the future. 我们现在作出的决定可能会对未来事情的发展产生影响。◆Everyone was frightened by the strange sequence of events.人人都因接二连三发生的怪事感到惊恐。◆In the normal course of events(= if things had happened as expected)she would have gone with him. 要是事情发展顺利的话，她已同他一块儿走了。2★a planned public or social occasion 公开活动；社交场合◆a fund-raising event筹款活动◆the social event of the year本年度最重要的社交活动3one of the races or competitions in a sports programme （体育运动的）比赛项目◆The 800 metres is the fourth event of the afternoon.*800 米赛是下午的第四项比赛。 ☞see also
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IDIOMSafter the eˈvent( BrE) after sth has happened 事情发生后；事后◆Anyone can be wise after the event.事后聪明谁都会。in ˈany event | at ˈall eventsused to emphasize or show that sth is true or will happen in spite of other circumstances 不管怎样；无论如何SYNin any case◆I think she'll agree to do it but in any event, all she can say is ‘no’.我想她会同意做的，但无论怎样，她只能说“不”。in the eˈventwhen the situation actually happened 结果；到头来◆I got very nervous about the exam, but in the event, I needn't have worried; it was really easy.我对考试提心吊胆，但其实我本不必担心，这次考试的确很容易。★in the event of sth | in the event that sth happensif sth happens 如果…发生；万一；倘若◆In the event of an accident, call this number.万一发生事故就拨这个号码。◆Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death.他一旦故去，所有财产都由希拉继承。in ˈthat eventif that happens 如果是那样的话；如果那种事情发生◆In that event, we will have to reconsider our offer.如果是那样的话，我们就得重新考虑我们的建议。☞more at
1interesting/exciting [countable] something that happens, especially something important, interesting or unusual: one of the most important events in the history of mankind2social gathering [countable] a performance, sports competition, party etc at which people gather together to watch or take part in something: The conference was an important social event (=an event at which people can meet each other). one of the major sporting events of the yearcharity/fundraising etc event The school raises money by organizing fundraising events.3race/competition [countable] one of the races or competitions that are part of a large sports competition: The next event will be the 100 metres. The 800 metres is not his best event. →
field event
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4in any/either event (also at all events) used to say that something will definitely happen or be true in spite of anything else that may happenSYN in any case: I might see you tomorrow, but I’ll phone in any event.5in the event used to emphasize what actually happened in a situation as opposed to what you thought might happenSYN as it happened: Extra police officers were brought in, although in the event the demonstration passed off peacefully.6in the event of something (also in the event that something happens) used to tell people what they should do if something happens: He left a letter for me to read in the event of his death.7in the normal course of events if things happen in the normal waySYN normally: In the normal course of events, the money is released within about three months.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa big/major event (=important)· Getting married is a major event in anyone’s life.an important/significant event· It’s natural to be nervous before such an important event.a momentous event (=very important)· the momentous events of 9/11a historic event (=very important in a country’s history)· The signing of the peace treaty was a historic event.a dramatic event (=very exciting)· The dramatic events will be brought to you live on BBC.a tragic event (=very sad)· Let’s not talk about the tragic events of the past.a traumatic event (=very upsetting)· He was forced to relive the traumatic events of his kidnap.a common/an everyday event· The death of a child was a common event in those days.a rare/unusual event· A sighting of a white deer is a rare event.recent events· Recent events in the country have caused great concern.the latest events· We will be bringing you news of all the latest events.current events· There are some similarities between what happened in the 1920s and current events in the US.verbsan event happens/takes place (also an event occurs formal)· The event took place last year.events unfold (=happen, usually in an exciting or unexpected way)· I watched the dramatic events unfold from my window.events lead (up) to something (=cause something)· His assassination was one of the events that led to the First World War.the events surrounding something (=the events that are closely related to a situation)· The events surrounding her death remain a mystery.celebrate/commemorate/mark an event (=do something to show that you remember it)· Fans observed a minute’s silence to commemorate the tragic event.witness an event (=see it happen)· Luckily, a film crew were on the spot to witness the event.record an event (=write down or photograph what happened)· Two photographers recorded the events.phrasesa series/sequence of events (=related events that happen one after the other)· The incident was the first in a series of events that finally led to his arrest.a chain of events (=a series of events where each one causes the next)· He set in motion a chain of events that he couldn’t control.the course of events (=the way in which a series of events happens)· Nothing you could have done would have changed the course of events.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + eventa social event (=an event at which a group of people meet and spend time together for pleasure)· I don’t go to many social events since my husband’s death.a sporting event· Many of the weekend’s major sporting events were cancelled due to bad weather.a cultural/musical event· a monthly guide to the cultural events in Londona charity/fund-raising event· Forthcoming fund-raising events include a sponsored five-mile walk.verbshold/stage an event (=organize a public event)· The charity plans to stage several fund-raising events this year.go to an event (also attend an event formal)· Unfortunately, the prime minister will not be able to attend the event.support an event (=pay to attend a charity event in order to encourage it)· I’d like to thank everyone who came tonight for supporting the event.boycott an event (=refuse to go to an event as a protest)· The games went ahead despite threats to boycott the event.sponsor an event (=give money to an event, especially in exchange for the right to advertise)· The event is sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland.THESAURUSevent something that happens, especially something important, interesting, or unusual: · He spoke of the tragic event in which more than 100 people died.· recent political eventsoccurrence /əˈkʌrəns $ əˈkʌrəns/ formal something that happens – used especially when saying how often something happens: · Divorce is a common occurrence these days.· Storms like this one are fortunately a rare occurrence.· Accidents are almost a daily occurrence on this road.incident something that happens, especially something that is unusual or unpleasant, or something that is one of several events: · He died after a violent incident outside a nightclub.· This latest incident could put an end to his career.occasion an important social event or celebration: · She only wore the dress for special occasions.· It was his 100th birthday, and friends and family gathered to mark the occasion.affair [usually singular] something that happens, especially something shocking in political or public life which involves several people and events: · The affair has caused people to lose confidence in their government.phenomenon /fɪˈnɒmənən $ fɪˈnɑːmənɑːn, -nən/ something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand: · natural phenomena such as earthquakes· Homelessness is not a new phenomenon.
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