happen
US /ˈhæp.ən/
UK /ˈhæp.ən/
1.
发生, 出现
occur; take place
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The accident happened yesterday.
事故发生在昨天。
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What will happen next?
接下来会发生什么？
2.
碰巧遇到, 偶然发现
find or come across by chance
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I happened to be in town when she called.
她打电话时，我碰巧在城里。
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If you happen to see him, tell him I said hello.
如果你碰巧见到他，告诉他我问好。