chance
vi.碰巧，偶然发生 n.机会，可能性；偶然性
释义2：
chance
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◙ noun1. a possibility of something happening• 可能性 »there is a chance of winning the raffle. 有赢得抽奖的可能性。 »[mass noun] there is little chance of his finding a job. 他找到工作的可能性极小。 (chances)the probability of something happening, often with a desirable outcome• （常指获得称心结果的）可能性 »he played down his chances of becoming chairman. 他对自己担当主席的可能性轻描淡写。 [in sing.] an opportunity to do or achieve something• 机会 »I gave her a chance to answer. 我给了她作答的机会。2. [mass noun] the occurrence and development of events in the absence of any obvious design or cause• 偶然，巧合 »he met his brother by chance. 他巧遇自己的兄弟。 »[count noun] what a lucky chance you are here. 你在这里，这是多么幸运的巧合啊。 the unplanned and unpredictable course of events regarded as a power• 机缘，天意 »chance was offering me success. 天意让我成功。◙ verb1. [no obj., with infinitive] do something by accident or without design• 偶然；碰巧 »he was very effusive if they chanced to meet. 他们若是巧遇，他总会表现得热情过头。 (chance upon/on/across)find or see by accident• 碰巧发现，偶然看见 »he chanced upon an interesting advertisement. 他偶然看见一则有趣的广告。2. [with obj.] [informal] do (something) despite its being dangerous or of uncertain outcome• [非正式] 冒险做（某事） »they chanced a late holiday. 他们冒险度了个晚假。【IDIOMS】
◘ as chance would have it1. as it happened• 凑巧，偏偏◘ by any chance1. possibly (used in tentative enquiries or suggestions)• 万一，也许（用于试探性的询问或提议） »were you looking for me by any chance? 你有可能是在找我吗？◘ chance one's arm (或 luck)1. [Brit. informal] undertake something although it may be dangerous or unsuccessful• [英，非正式] 冒险一试◘ chance would be a fine thing1. [informal] expressing a speaker's belief that something is desirable but the opportunity is unlikely to arise• [非正式] 成功固然好，只惜良机少◘ no chance1. [informal] there is no possibility of that• [非正式] 绝无可能◘ on the (off) chance1. just in case• 万一◘ stand a chance1. [usu. with negative] have a prospect of success or survival• 有（成功或生存的）希望 »his rivals don't stand a chance. 他的对手毫无成功的希望。◘ take a chance (或 chances)1. behave in a way that leaves one vulnerable to danger or failure• 冒险 (take a chance on)put one's trust in (something or someone) knowing that it may not be safe or certain• 冒险信任（某人或某事）◘ take one's chance1. do something risky with the hope of success• （为了成功而）冒险，碰运气【语源】
1. Middle English: from Old French cheance, from cheoir 'fall, befall', based on Latin cadere
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