词典释义：
(一般作
情况，条件，形势，环境
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we wanted to marry but circumstances didn't permit .我们想结婚，但是条件不允许。
an event or fact that causes or helps to cause something to happen, typically something undesirable
事件，事实（引发或促使某事发生，尤指有负面效应事件的发生）
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he was found dead but there were no suspicious circumstances 他被发现已经死亡，但是没有可疑的致死原因
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[mass noun]
they were thrown together by circumstance .环境使他们走到了一起。
one's state of financial or material welfare
经济状况；物质条件
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the artists are living in reduced circumstances .艺术家们生活拮据。
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circumstances alter cases proverb one's opinion or treatment of someone or something may vary according to the prevailing circumstances 〈谚〉 人的行为因环境变化而变化；情势改变立场；情势改变态度 -
under （或in ）the circumstances given the difficult nature of the situation 情况既然如此she had every right to be cross under the circumstances . 情况既然这样，她绝对有权生气 -
under （或in ）no circumstances never, whatever the situation is or might be 决不，无论如何也不under no circumstances may the child be identified . 无论如何都不能让这孩子被认出来
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personal circumstances 个人条件
真题例句：
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