eventuality

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Meaning: A possible event or outcome, especially one that is unpleasant or undesirable; something that might happen.

可能发生的情况,指一种可能的事件或结果,尤其是不愉快或不理想的事情;某种可能发生的事。
Eventualidad; un posible suceso o resultado, especialmente uno desagradable o indeseable; algo que podría ocurrir.
起こりうる事態。あり得る出来事や結果。特に好ましくない、望ましくないもの。起こるかもしれないこと。
일어날 수 있는 사태. 가능한 사건이나 결과, 특히 불쾌하거나 바람직하지 않은 것. 일어날지도 모르는 일.

Eventuality refers to a potential future occurrence, particularly one that prudent people should prepare for. It is slightly more formal than 'possibility' and often carries undertones of something unwelcome. It is common in insurance, legal, and planning contexts. Common collocations include 'prepare for every eventuality,' 'in the eventuality of,' 'cover all eventualities,' and 'an unlikely eventuality.'

eventuality 指一种潜在的未来事件,尤其是谨慎的人应当为之做准备的事件。它比'possibility'略为正式,且通常带有一些不受欢迎的意味。常见于保险、法律和规划语境。常见搭配包括'prepare for every eventuality''in the eventuality of''cover all eventualities'和'an unlikely eventuality'。
Eventuality se refiere a una posible ocurrencia futura, en especial una para la que conviene estar preparado. Es ligeramente más formal que 'possibility' y suele conllevar matices de algo indeseable. Es habitual en los ámbitos de seguros, derecho y planificación. Las colocaciones incluyen 'prepare for every eventuality', 'in the eventuality of', 'cover all eventualities' y 'an unlikely eventuality'.
eventuality は、特に慎重な人が備えておくべき将来起こりうる出来事を指す。「possibility」よりもやや格式ばっており、しばしば好ましくない出来事の含意を伴う。保険、法律、計画立案の文脈に多用される。よく使われる共起表現には「prepare for every eventuality」「in the eventuality of」「cover all eventualities」「an unlikely eventuality」がある。
Eventuality는 잠재적인 미래의 발생 사건, 특히 신중한 사람이라면 대비해야 할 사건을 가리킨다. 'possibility'보다 약간 더 격식적이며, 흔히 달갑지 않은 일의 뉘앙스를 수반한다. 보험, 법률, 계획 수립 맥락에서 자주 사용된다. 'prepare for every eventuality(모든 사태에 대비하다)', 'in the eventuality of(~의 사태가 발생할 경우)', 'cover all eventualities(모든 경우에 대비하다)', 'an unlikely eventuality(있을 법하지 않은 사태)' 등과 함께 쓰인다.

Examples

  1. The insurance policy was designed to cover all eventualities, from fire to flood.
    该保险单旨在涵盖从火灾到洪水的一切可能情况。
    La póliza de seguros estaba diseñada para cubrir toda eventualidad, desde incendios hasta inundaciones.
    その保険契約は、火災から洪水まであらゆる事態に対応できるよう設計されていた。
    그 보험 계약은 화재에서 홍수까지 모든 사태에 대응할 수 있도록 설계되어 있었다.
  2. In the eventuality of a hung parliament, the existing prime minister would remain in office.
    在出现悬浮议会的情况下,现任首相将继续留任。
    En la eventualidad de un parlamento sin mayoría, el primer ministro en funciones permanecería en el cargo.
    ハングパーラメント(どの党も過半数を取れない議会)が生じた場合、現職首相が引き続き在任することになる。
    어느 정당도 과반을 차지하지 못하는 의회(헝 파를러먼트)가 발생할 경우, 현직 총리가 계속 재임하게 된다.
  3. She packed supplies for every eventuality, including a torch, a first-aid kit, and a waterproof blanket.
    她为各种可能情况准备了物资,包括手电筒、急救箱和防水毯。
    Empaquetó provisiones para cualquier eventualidad, incluidas una linterna, un botiquín de primeros auxilios y una manta impermeable.
    彼女は懐中電灯、救急キット、防水ブランケットなど、あらゆる事態に備えて荷物を詰めた。
    그녀는 손전등, 구급 키트, 방수 담요 등 모든 사태에 대비하여 짐을 꾸렸다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: professional, legal, general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From eventual (from French éventuel, from Latin eventus, an outcome or occurrence) + -ity. The word entered English in the eighteenth century, emphasising the contingent, uncertain nature of future outcomes.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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