act of God
US /ˌækt əv ˈɡɑːd/
UK /ˌækt əv ˈɡɑːd/
短語
1.
天災, 不可抗力
an instance of uncontrollable natural forces in operation (often used in insurance contracts)
範例:
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The damage to the house was caused by an act of God, so the insurance company covered it.
房屋的損壞是由天災造成的，所以保險公司承擔了賠償。
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The contract includes a clause for an act of God, excusing performance in such events.
合同中包含一項天災條款，在此類事件中免除履行義務。
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞