How do you use "occasion" in a sentence?

It was a special occasion - her 50th birthday. On this occasion, I'll make an exception. I only drink champagne on special occasions.

occasion

Q: What does "occasion" mean?

A particular time or event; a special event; a reason An occasion is a particular time when something happens, or a special event. 'On occasion' means sometimes. 'Rise to the occasion' means to perform well when needed. 'Occasion' can also mean a reason or cause for something (formal usage). 'Occasional' is the adjective meaning happening from time to time.

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Significado: A particular time or event; a special event; a reason

场合，时机，特殊活动

ocasión, evento

機会、場合、行事

특정한 때, 행사, 이유

An occasion is a particular time when something happens, or a special event. 'On occasion' means sometimes. 'Rise to the occasion' means to perform well when needed. 'Occasion' can also mean a reason or cause for something (formal usage). 'Occasional' is the adjective meaning happening from time to time.

「occasion」是某事发生的特定时间，或特殊活动。「on occasion」意为有时。「rise to the occasion」意为在需要时表现出色。「occasion」也可以表示某事的理由或原因（正式用法）。「occasional」是形容词，意为不时发生的。

«Occasion» es un momento particular en que algo sucede, o un evento especial. «On occasion» significa a veces. «Rise to the occasion» significa desempeñarse bien cuando se necesita. «Occasion» también puede significar una razón o causa para algo (uso formal). «Occasional» es el adjetivo que significa que ocurre de vez en cuando.

「occasion」は何かが起こる特定の時、または特別なイベントです。「on occasion」は時々という意味です。「rise to the occasion」は必要な時にうまくやることを意味します。「occasion」は何かの理由や原因も意味できます（正式な用法）。「occasional」は時々起こるという意味の形容詞です。

occasion은 어떤 일이 일어나는 특정한 때나 특별한 행사를 뜻합니다. 'on occasion'은 가끔이라는 의미입니다. 'rise to the occasion'은 필요할 때 훌륭하게 해내다라는 뜻입니다. 'occasion'은 격식체에서 이유나 원인을 의미하기도 합니다. 'occasional'은 때때로 일어나는이라는 뜻의 형용사입니다.

Ejemplos

It was a special occasion - her 50th birthday.
这是一个特殊的场合——她的50岁生日。
Fue una ocasión especial - su 50 cumpleaños.
それは特別な機会だった - 彼女の50歳の誕生日。
특별한 날이었다 - 그녀의 50번째 생일.
On this occasion, I'll make an exception.
这次我破例一下。
En esta ocasión, haré una excepción.
今回は例外にしよう。
이번에는 예외를 두겠습니다.
I only drink champagne on special occasions.
我只在特殊场合喝香槟。
Solo bebo champán en ocasiones especiales.
私は特別な機会にだけシャンパンを飲む。
나는 특별한 날에만 샴페인을 마신다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'occasio' meaning 'opportunity' or 'a falling', from 'occasus' (a going down), past participle of 'occidere' (to fall down), from 'ob-' (down) and 'cadere' (to fall). Related to 'accident'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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