circumstance

US /ˈsɝː.kəm.stæns/
UK /ˈsɝː.kəm.stæns/
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1.

情况, 环境

a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action

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The police are investigating the circumstances of her death.
警方正在调查她死亡的情况。
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Under no circumstances should you open that door.
在任何情况下，你都不应该打开那扇门。
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2.

境况, 经济状况

one's financial or material situation

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They are living in reduced circumstances.
他们生活在贫困的境况中。
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Despite her difficult circumstances, she remained optimistic.
尽管境况艰难，她仍然保持乐观。
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meansresourcesfinancesincomewealth
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under the circumstances