fate /feɪt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Fate is a power that some people believe controls and decides everything that happens, in a way that cannot be prevented or changed. You can also refer to the fates. 命运 [also N in pl]

  例：

  I see no use arguing with fate.

  我认为与命运抗争没有什么用。

  例：

  ...the fickleness of fate.

  …命运的变化无常。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A person's or thing's fate is what happens to them. 命运; 遭遇

  例：

  The Russian Parliament will hold a special session later this month to decide his fate.

  俄罗斯议会本月晚些时候将举行一次特别会议来决定他的命运。

  例：

  He seems for a moment to be again holding the fate of the country in his hands.

  有那么一刻他似乎又把国家的命运掌握在自己手中。