fortuitous
US /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
UK /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
1.
偶然的, 意外的
happening by accident or chance rather than design
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The discovery of penicillin was a fortuitous event.
青霉素的发现是一个偶然的事件。
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It was a fortuitous coincidence that we met at the airport.
我们在机场相遇是一个偶然的巧合。
2.
幸运的, 侥幸的
happening by a lucky chance; fortunate
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It was fortuitous that the train was delayed, as I almost missed it.
火车晚点真是幸运，我差点就错过了。
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Their meeting was entirely fortuitous, but it led to a great partnership.
他们的相遇完全是幸运的，但这促成了一次伟大的合作。