occasion
US /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/
UK /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/
1.
場合, 時機
a particular time or instance of an event
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On one occasion, she forgot her lines.
有一次，她忘記了台詞。
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I've met him on several occasions.
我見過他好幾次了。
2.
節日, 慶典
a special event or celebration
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Her wedding was a grand occasion.
她的婚禮是一個盛大的場合。
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Christmas is a joyous occasion for many.
聖誕節對許多人來說是一個歡樂的節日。
1.
引起, 導致
to cause or bring about (something)
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His rude remarks occasioned a heated argument.
他粗魯的言論引起了一場激烈的爭吵。
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The new policy occasioned much debate.
新政策引起了很多爭論。