a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon同义词:consequence, effect, outcome, result, issue, upshot
例句
In any event, the worst that she can do is say no'.不管怎样,她大不了就是说个`不'字。
This article discussed the events that led to her suicide.这篇文章讨论了导致她自杀的一系列事件。
In the event of rain, the party will be held indoors.如果下雨,聚会就在室内举行。
I'll probably see you tomorrow, but in any event I'll phone.明天我可能来看你,万一我来不了,我会打电话的。
详细解释
e.vent n.(名词) Something that takes place; an occurrence.事件:发生的事件;偶发事件A significant occurrence or happening.See Synonyms at occurrence 大事:具有重要意义的事件或事变参见 occurrenceA social gathering or activity.社交场合,活动:社会集会或活动The final result; the outcome.结果;后果Sports A contest or an item in a sports program.【体育运动】 比赛项目:运动会的竞赛或比赛项目Physics A phenomenon or occurrence located at a single point in space-time, regarded as the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory.【物理学】 事件:在时空中位于一点的现象或事件,被认为是相对论中基本的观察实体 <习惯用语>at all events In any case.在任何情况下,不管怎样in any event In any case.在任何情况下,不管怎样in the event If it should happen; in case.如果发生;万一发生习惯用语>来源:Latin ôventus [from past participle of] ôvenore [to happen] 拉丁语 ôventus [] 源自ôvenore的过去分词 [发生] ô-, ex- [ex-] ô-, ex- [前缀,表.从前的.] venore [to come] * see g w3- venore [到来] *参见 g w3- 【引伸】 event.less adj.(形容词)