given /ˈɡɪvən/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  Given is the past participle of . (give)的过去分词

• 2. 

  ADJ If you talk about, for example, any given position or a given time, you mean the particular position or time that you are discussing. 特定的 [det ADJ]

  例：

  In chess there are typically about 36 legal moves from any given board position.

  在国际象棋中，从棋盘的任何一个特定方格通常都可以移动大致36步。

• 3. 

  PREP Given is used when indicating a possible situation in which someone has the opportunity or ability to do something. For example, given the chance means "if I had the chance." 如果有 (机会等)

  例：

  Write down the sort of thing you would like to do, given the opportunity.

  如果有机会，请写下你想做的那类事。

• 4. 

  PHRASE If you say given that something is the case, you mean taking that fact into account. 考虑到

  例：

  Usually, I am sensible with money, as I have to be, given that I don't earn that much.

  我花钱通常是很明智的。考虑到自己挣得不多，必须这样做。

• 5. 

  PREP If you say given something, you mean taking that thing into account. 考虑到

  例：

  Given the uncertainty over Leigh's future I was left with little other choice.

  考虑到莉前途未卜，我几乎没有选择余地。