event noun ⇨event1 (a sequence of events)⇨event2 (a social event)⇨race (sporting events)
event1
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a sequence of events一连串事件a social event社交活动event ♦︎ affair ♦︎ incident ♦︎ experience ♦︎ phenomenon ♦︎ episode ♦︎ business ♦︎ development ♦︎ occurrence ♦︎ proceedings ♦︎ eventualityThese are all words for sth which happens.这些词均表示发生的事情。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the whole event / affair / incident / experience / phenomenon / episode / business / proceedings◆(a) strange event / affair / incident / experience / phenomenon / development / occurrence◆(a) terrible event / affair / incident / experience / business◆(a) dramatic event / incident / experience / episode / development◆an enjoyable event / affair / experience◆(an) everyday event / affair / incident / experience / occurrence◆an isolated event / incident / experience / phenomenon / episode / occurrence◆a rare / common event / experience / phenomenon / occurrence◆to witness an event / an incident / a phenomenon / an episode◆an event / an incident / an experience / a phenomenon / an episode occurs◆an event / an incident / an experience / a phenomenon / an episode / proceedings takes place / take place■event [countable] a thing that happens, especially sth important发生的事情；（尤指）重要事情，大事◆The election was the main event of 2005.那次选举是2005年的大事。◆In the light of later events the decision was proved to be right.从后来发生的事看，这一决定是正确的。◆The decisions we take now may influence the course of events(= the way things happen) in the future.我们现在作出的决定可能会影响未来事情的发展。◆Everyone was frightened by the strange sequence of events.人人都因接二连三的怪事感到恐惧。■affair [countable, usually singular] an event that people are talking about or describing in a particular way事件；事情◆I ended up disillusioned and bitter about the whole affair.我最终对整件事失去信心，伤心极了。◆The debate was a pretty disappointing affair.这场辩论使人颇感失望。◆She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair.她希望庆祝活动简简单单的，只限家人参加。ⓘ Affairs [plural] are events of public interest or political importance.复数形式的affairs指公众关注的事件或时政要事◆world / international / business affairs世界／国际／商业事务◆He's an expert on foreign affairs.他是外交事务专家。◆He believed in a strict separation of the affairs of state and those of the church.他坚信要将国家事务与宗教事务严格区分开。◆The talk ranged over a variety of topics, from sport to current affairs(= events of political or social importance that are happening now).谈话涉及从体育赛事到时事等诸多方面。■incident / /ˈɪnsɪdənt/ / [countable, uncountable] (ratherformal) something that happens, especially sth unusual or unpleasant; a serious or violent event, such as a crime, accident or attack发生的事情（尤指不寻常或不愉快的）；严重事件，暴力事件（如犯罪、事故或袭击等）◆His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident.他的不良行为只是个案。◆There was a shooting incident near here last night.昨晚这附近发生了枪击事件。◆The demonstration passed off without incident.这次示威和平地结束了。■experience [countable] an event or activity that affects you in some way（一次）经历，体验◆It was her first experience of living alone.那是她第一次独自生活。◆Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience(= unusual for us).在非洲生活与在家里完全不同，那真是一次不同寻常的经历。◆I had a bad experience with fireworks once.我放烟火有过一次不愉快的遭遇。◆He seems to have had some sort of religious experience.他好像有过某种宗教体验。 see also experience ⇨ knowledgenoun, experience ⇨ lifenoun3, experience ⇨ haveverb3■phenomenon / /fəˈnɒmɪnən; NAmEfəˈnɑːmɪnən/ (pluralphenomena) [countable] a fact or event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood（尤指未能完全理解的）现象◆natural / cultural / social phenomena自然／文化／社会现象◆This kind of crime is a phenomenon of the modern age .这一类犯罪是当代现象。■episode /ˈepɪsəʊd; NAmEˈepɪsoʊd/ [countable] an event, situation or period of time in sb's life or a story that is important or interesting in some way（人生的）一段经历；（故事的）片段，插曲◆I'd like to try and forget the whole episode.我倒是想尽量把那段经历全忘掉。◆It turned out to be one of the funniest episodes in the novel.后来发现那个片段是小说中最滑稽的部分之一。■business (usually used with an adjective通常与形容词连用) [singular] (ratherinformal, especiallyspoken) a matter, event or situation事情；事件；状况◆I found the whole business very depressing.我觉得整件事都令人很沮丧。◆That plane crash was a terrible business.那次飞机坠毁是十分可怕的事。◆The business of the missing tickets hasn't been sorted out.遗失票这件事还没有解决。■development [countable] a new event or stage that is likely to affect what happens in a continuing situation（新的）发展事态；进展情况；发展阶段◆the latest developments in the war战争的最新进展情况◆Are there any further developments in the investigation?调查有进展吗？ see also develop ⇨ break out■occurrence /əˈkʌrəns; NAmEəˈkɜːrəns/ [countable] (formal) something that happens or exists发生的事情；存在的事情◆Vandalism has become a regular occurrence in recent times.最近这里经常发生故意破坏公物的事。◆The program counts the number of occurrences of any word or group of words, within the text.这个程序可以统计任何单词或词语在文本中出现的次数。 see also occur ⇨ happen■proceedings /prəˈsiːdɪŋz/ / [plural] an event or series of actions事件；过程；一系列行动◆The Mayor will open the proceedings at the City Hall tomorrow.明天市长将在市政厅宣布开幕。◆We watched the proceedings from the balcony.我们从阳台上观看了仪式。■eventuality / /ɪˌventʃuˈæləti/ / [countable] (formal) something that may possibly happen, especially sth unpleasant（尤指不愉快的）可能发生的事，可能出现的结果◆We were prepared for every eventuality.我们已作好准备应付任何可能出现的情况。◆This strategy will allow us to cope with all eventualities which may arise.这种部署使我们能够应付任何可能出现的情况。
event2
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a sequence of events一连串事件a social event社交活动 see also party2event ♦︎ celebration ♦︎ occasion ♦︎ function ♦︎ reception ♦︎ reunion ♦︎ festivities ♦︎ get-togetherThese are all words for a public or social situation where people are invited to a place for a particular reason.这些词均表示公开活动、社交场合。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) special event / celebration / occasion / reception / reunion / festivities◆(a) family event / celebration / occasion / reunion / festivities / get-together◆a social event / occasion / function◆a school event / function / reunion◆(a) wedding celebrations / reception◆Christmas celebrations / festivities◆an annual event / celebration / reunion / get-together◆an event / celebrations / a function / a reception / a reunion / festivities is / are held◆an event / celebrations / a reception / a reunion / festivities takes place / take place■event [countable] a time when lots of people are invited to a particular place in order to spend time together having fun or taking part in an activity公开活动；社交场合◆Details of meetings and social events are sent out to all club members.会议和社交活动的具体安排已发给俱乐部全体会员。◆The hospital is planning a major fund-raising event for June.这家医院正策划在6月份举办一次大型的筹款活动。■celebration [countable, usually plural] a special event that people organize in order to celebrate sth庆典；庆祝活动◆They are already preparing for his 80th birthday celebrations in October.他们已经在准备10月份为他举办80岁生日庆典了。◆The celebrations continued with a cabaret dinner.庆祝活动在有卡巴莱歌舞表演的晚宴上继续。▸celebrate
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[intransitive, transitive] ◆Jake's passed his exams. We're going out to celebrate.杰克通过考试了，我们要外出庆祝一下。◆How do people celebrate New Year in your country?你们国家的人怎样庆祝新年？ see also celebrate ⇨ playverb1■occasion [countable] a special event, ceremony or celebration特别的事情（或仪式、庆典）◆Turn every meal into a special occasion.要让每一餐都给人有惊喜的感觉。◆Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion.他们的婚礼办得相当隆重。◆They marked the occasion(= celebrated it) with an open-air concert.他们举办了露天音乐会来庆祝。◆He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement.他在退休仪式上获赠这块手表。■function [countable] (ratherformal) a social event or official ceremony社交聚会；典礼；宴会◆The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅可以举办婚礼和其他公开活动。◆He and his wife were guests of honour at a function held by the society last weekend.在上周末协会举办的宴会上他和他的妻子是特邀嘉宾。■reception [countable] a formal social occasion to welcome sb or celebrate sth接待仪式；欢迎会；招待会◆They held a reception for 100 guests at the golf club.他们在高尔夫球会所举办了一个欢迎会，招待100名嘉宾。◆The hall is a popular venue for wedding receptions.这个大厅是深受欢迎的婚宴场所。■reunion / /riːˈjuːniən/ / [countable] a social occasion or party attended by a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time重逢；团聚；聚会◆The seventh annual reunion will take place in March.第七届年度联欢会将于3月份举行。◆a school reunion校友聚会■festivities / /feˈstɪvətiz/ / [plural] (ratherformal) the activities that are organized to celebrate a special event庆祝活动◆Bonfires and fireworks will form part of the festivities.庆祝活动包括燃篝火和放烟火。■ˈget-together [countable] (informal) an informal meeting; a party（非正式的）聚会；联欢会◆I'm going back for the usual family get-together at Thanksgiving.我像往年一样，感恩节回去和家人团聚。 see also get together ⇨ meet1
race
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➡ See also the entry for ⇨ competition1另见competition条第1义race ♦︎ event ♦︎ championship ♦︎ tournament ♦︎ cup ♦︎ series ♦︎ circuitThese are all words for sports competitions between teams or players.这些词均表示体育比赛。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a major race / event / championship / tournament◆an / the international race / event / championship / tournament◆the world championship / cup / series◆to hold / organize a race / an event / a championship / a tournament◆to compete in a race / in an event / in a championship / in a tournament / in a cup / on the circuit◆to enter a race / an event / a tournament◆to play in an event / in a tournament / in a cup / in a series / on the circuit◆to win a race / an event / a championship / a tournament / a cup / a series◆to be out of a race / championship / tournament / cup■race [countable] a competition between people, animals or vehicles to see which one is the fastest赛跑；速度竞赛◆I bet I'd win a race between the two of us!我打赌咱俩赛跑我一定赢！◆He's already in training for the big race against Bailey.为了和贝利一决雌雄，他已经开始训练了。◆It's a desperately close race, but I think Martinez is just ahead.这是一场势均力敌的比赛，但我觉得眼下马丁内斯领先。◆Shall we have a race to the end of the beach?咱们比赛跑到海滩那一头，好吗？◆Their horse came third in the race last year.他们的马在去年的比赛中获得了第三名。ⓘ The races [plural] is used to refer to a series of horse races that happen at one place on a particular day. * the races指赛马会◆He loves going to the races.他喜欢看赛马。◆We had a great day at the races.我们那天参加赛马会，玩得很开心。▸race
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[intransitive, transitive] ◆Who will he be racing against in the next round?下一轮他与谁对阵？◆We raced each other back to the car.我们争先恐后地跑回汽车那儿。■event [countable] one of the races or competitions in a sports programme; a sports competition that takes place in one place over a short period of time, for example the Olympic Games（体育运动的）比赛项目；体育赛事（如奥运会等）◆The raft race was one of the final events of the River Festival.木筏比赛是河节最后的活动之一。◆We're expecting to get medals in both track and field events.我们期待在田赛和径赛项目中都能得到奖牌。◆Is the city ready to stage such a major sporting event?举办如此重大的体育赛事，这座城市准备好了吗？■championship / /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/ / [countable] ( championships [plural]) a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport锦标赛◆the World Sports Car Championship世界跑车锦标赛◆He won a silver medal at the European Championships.他获得了欧洲锦标赛的银牌。 see also champion ⇨ winner■tournament /ˈtʊənəmənt, ˈtɔːnəmənt, ˈtɜːnəmənt; NAmEˈtʊrnəmənt, ˈtɜːrnəmənt/ [countable] a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport, in which teams or players compete in a series of games and must leave the competition if they lose. The competition continues until there is only one winner left.锦标赛；联赛◆She starts out as favourite to win the opening table tennis tournament of the season.她一开始最有希望赢得本赛季乒乓球锦标赛的首场比赛。◆The loser will be out of the tournament.输掉的将被淘汰出局。■cup ( Cup) [countable, usually singular] a sports competition in which a cup is given as a prize; used especially in the names of competitions优胜杯赛；（尤用于比赛名称）⋯杯◆They lost to Portugal in the World Cup quarter finals.在世界杯四分之一决赛中，他们输给了葡萄牙。◆We were leading 1-0 in the cup final.我们在优胜杯决赛中1:0领先。■series [countable] a set of sports games played between the same two teams（两队之间的）系列比赛◆The Boston Red Sox have won baseball's World Series for the first time in 86 years.86年来，波士顿红袜队在棒球世界系列赛中首次获胜。◆So far England are 2-0 up in the Test series against India.到目前为止，英格兰队在板球系列赛中以2:0领先印度队。■circuit /ˈsɜːkɪt; NAmEˈsɜːrkɪt/ [countable, usually singular] a series of sports games or competitions in which the same group of players regularly take part巡回赛◆This is her biggest triumph in nine years on the women's tennis circuit.这是她九年来在女子网球巡回赛中获得的最大胜利。