How do you use "circumstance" in a sentence?

Under the circumstances, I think we made the right decision. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been cancelled. Circumstances beyond our control caused the delay.

circumstance

Q: What does "circumstance" mean?

The conditions or facts that affect a situation Circumstances are the conditions or facts that affect a situation. Often used in the plural, it refers to the state of affairs surrounding an event. 'Under the circumstances' means given the current situation. 'Extenuating circumstances' are factors that partially excuse an action.

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Significado: The conditions or facts that affect a situation

情况，环境，情形

circunstancia, situación, condición

状況、事情、環境

상황, 사정, 환경

Circumstances are the conditions or facts that affect a situation. Often used in the plural, it refers to the state of affairs surrounding an event. 'Under the circumstances' means given the current situation. 'Extenuating circumstances' are factors that partially excuse an action.

「circumstances」是指影响情况的条件或事实。通常用复数形式，指围绕事件的状态。「under the circumstances」意为「在这种情况下」。「extenuating circumstances」是部分为行为开脱的因素。

Las «circumstances» son las condiciones o hechos que afectan una situación. A menudo se usa en plural, se refiere al estado de las cosas que rodean un evento. «Under the circumstances» significa dada la situación actual. «Extenuating circumstances» son factores que excusan parcialmente una acción.

「circumstances」は、状況に影響を与える条件や事実のことです。複数形で使われることが多く、出来事を取り巻く情勢を指します。「under the circumstances」は「このような状況では」を意味します。「extenuating circumstances」は行動を部分的に弁解する要因です。

Circumstances는 상황에 영향을 미치는 조건이나 사실을 가리킵니다. 주로 복수형으로 사용되며 사건을 둘러싼 정황을 뜻합니다. 'Under the circumstances'는 현재 상황을 고려하여라는 뜻이고, 'extenuating circumstances'는 행동을 부분적으로 면책해 주는 요인입니다.

Ejemplos

Under the circumstances, I think we made the right decision.
在这种情况下，我认为我们做出了正确的决定。
Dadas las circunstancias, creo que tomamos la decisión correcta.
このような状況では、私たちは正しい決断をしたと思います。
이런 상황에서 우리는 올바른 결정을 했다고 생각합니다.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been cancelled.
由于不可预见的情况，活动已被取消。
Debido a circunstancias imprevistas, el evento ha sido cancelado.
予期せぬ事情により、イベントは中止となりました。
예기치 못한 사정으로 행사가 취소되었습니다.
Circumstances beyond our control caused the delay.
我们无法控制的情况导致了延误。
Circunstancias fuera de nuestro control causaron el retraso.
私たちの管理外の事情により遅延が発生しました。
우리가 통제할 수 없는 사정으로 인해 지연이 발생했습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'circumstantia' meaning 'a surrounding condition', from 'circumstare' (to stand around), from 'circum-' (around) and 'stare' (to stand). Literally describes conditions standing around an event.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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