📖 Определения и значения для слова circumstance
📒 the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
- Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death.
- under … circumstances Under normal circumstances, your white blood cells are able to fight infections.
- in … circumstances The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances.
📒 the conditions of a person’s life, especially the money they have
- We want to work towards improving the often difficult circumstances in which people find themselves.
- The particular circumstances of each individual claimant must be considered.
- Grants are awarded according to your personal circumstances.
📒 situations and events that affect and influence your life and that are not in your control
- a victim of circumstance (= a person who has suffered because of a situation that they cannot control)
- He had to leave the country through force of circumstance (= events made it necessary).
- We were simply thrown together by circumstance on the long journey.
📒 used before or after a statement to show that you have thought about the conditions that affect a situation before making a decision or a statement
- Under the circumstances, it seemed better not to tell him about the accident.
- She did the job very well in the circumstances.
- In the circumstances, you'd better call the police.
📒 used to emphasize that something should never happen or be allowed
- Under no circumstances should you lend Paul any money.
- Don't open the door, in any circumstances.
- Under no circumstances should you leave the door unlocked.
📒 formal and impressive ceremony
- Funerals of famous people were conducted with great pomp and circumstance.
📒 the state of being poorer than you were before. People say ‘living in reduced circumstances’ to avoid saying ‘poor’.