happenstance

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happening +‎ circumstance混成詞

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happenstance (可數 不可數,複數 happenstances)

  1. (不可數) 偶然
    近義詞: accidentchancecoincidencehappenchance
    by happenstance
    偶然
    • 1964Goldfinger, 台词角色James Bond (Sean Connery):
      Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is enemy action.
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    • 2001, “People Talkin'”, 出自 MTV Unplugged, 演出者 Jay-Z:
      Dammit, man this is the gift from God / This ain't happenstance
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  2. (可數) 机遇机缘巧合
    the happenstances of life
    人生的机缘巧合

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