event /ɪˈvɛnt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT An event is something that happens, especially when it is unusual or important. You can use events to describe all the things that are happening in a particular situation. (尤指特殊、重大) 事件

  例：

  A new inquiry into the events of the day was opened in 2002.

  对那天发生的事件的新一轮调查于2002年开始。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT An event is a planned and organized occasion, for example a social gathering or a sports tournament. (有计划、有组织的) 活动

  例：

  ...major sporting events.

  …重大体育赛事。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT An event is one of the races or competitions that are part of an organized occasion such as a sports tournament. 比赛项目

  例：

  The main events start at 1 p.m.

  主赛项目下午1点开始。

• 4. 

  PHRASE You use in the event of, in the event that, and in that event when you are talking about a possible future situation, especially when you are planning what to do if it occurs. 倘若发生…

  例：

  The bank has agreed to give an immediate refund in the unlikely event of an error being made.

  银行已同意倘若出现不太可能的错误便立即退款。

• 5. 

  PHRASE You say in any event after you have been discussing a situation, in order to indicate that what you are saying is true or possible, in spite of anything that has happened or may happen. 不管怎样

  例：

  In any event, the bowling alley restaurant proved quite acceptable.

  不管怎样，那家保龄球馆的餐厅证明是很受欢迎的。