| 词组 | chance |
| 释义 | chance If it is possible that something will happen, you can say that there is a chance that it will happen or a chance of it happening. There was a chance that the Republic would withdraw the rest of its troops. ...when there was a chance of the bridge being built. If something is fairly likely to happen, you can say that there is a good chance that it will happen. There was a good chance that I would be killed. We've got a good chance of winning. If something is unlikely to happen, you can say that there is little chance that it will happen. If you are sure that it will not happen, you can say that there is no chance that it will happen. There's little chance that the situation will improve. There's no chance of going home. If someone is able to do something on a particular occasion, you can say that they have the chance to do it. You will be given the chance to ask questions. The study recommends that every young person should have the chance to take part in adventurous outdoor activity. ◊ 'chances' You can talk about someone's chances of doing something. For example, if someone will probably achieve something, you can say that their chances of achieving it are good. What are your chances of becoming a director? Single women have relatively equal chances of achieving white-collar work. Note that you do not talk about someone's 'chances to achieve' something. ◊ 'by chance' If something happens by chance, it was not planned. Many years later he met her by chance at a dinner party. ◊ 'luck' Note that if you say that something happens 'by chance', you are not saying whether it is a good thing or a bad thing. If something good happens without being planned, you refer to it as luck, not 'chance'. I couldn't believe my luck. How can we ever be rescued except by luck? |
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