event
noun [ C ] uk/ɪˈvent/ us/ɪˈvent/
B1 （尤指重大或不寻常的）事情，事件
anything that happens, especially something important or unusual
This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event. 今年的奥林匹克运动会将是历史上规模最大的体育盛事。
Susannah's party was the social event of the year. 苏珊娜办的聚会是当年社交界的一件盛事。
The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder. 警方正试图顺藤摸瓜，查清引发谋杀的一系列事件。
Synonyms: episode (EVENT)happening incident occurrence (HAPPENING)
B1 （比赛的）项目
one of a set of races or competitions
The women's 200 metre event will be followed by the men's 100 metres. 女子200米跑之后是男子100米跑项目。
in the event UK （强调出乎意料）结果，到头来（却）
used to emphasize that what happened was not what you expected
We had expected to arrive an hour late, but in the event we were early. 我们本以为会迟到1小时，结果竟然提前到了。
Fears about safety were, in the event, unfounded.
They had been expecting to see security guards, but in the event the gates were unmanned.
Troops were stationed along the border, although in the event they were not needed.
We had allowed two weeks for the journey though in the event we got there with three days to spare.
in the event of somethingC1 如果…发生；万一
if something happens
In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for firefighting. 如果发生罢工，部队将承担起消防职责。
We need to work out how we would communicate in the event of a large-scale disaster.
In the event of an emergency, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling of the aircraft.
There would be an increase in the demand for vaccines in the event of a flu pandemic.
Many people would be prepared to offer financial support in the event of a legal battle.
in any event C1 (UK also at all events) 不管怎样，无论如何
whatever happens
I might go home next month, but in any event, I'll be home for Christmas. 我也许下个月回家，但无论如何，我会在家过圣诞节的。
Doug seems to have mellowed recently. At all events, he managed to remain civil last time I saw him.
I'm not sure if he'd planned to surprise us. In any event, he hadn't told us he was coming.
They hadn't arranged an auction, and in any event, no reputable auction house would touch the painting.
We don't know how the charges will be handled but in any event, it looks like the process will be costly.
in either event （在两种情况下）无论哪种情况，无论怎样
in either of two situations
I can't decide whether to accept the New York or the Chicago job, but in either event I'll have to move. 我定不下来是去纽约还是芝加哥工作，但无论哪种情况我都得搬家。
We don't know if she'll be found guilty or innocent, but in either event she'll be allowed to go free, given the charges.
The documents should be submitted monthly or quarterly, but in either event, they must arrive within ten working days of the agreed date.
I'm not sure whether his parents disinherited him or whether he refused their money. In either event, money was always a problem for him.
She may have been tricked or she may have actively committed fraud. In either event, she has shown herself unfit to become director of the institute.
in that event 如果是那样的话，如果那种情况发生
if that happens
There's a possibility of my flight being delayed. In that event I'll phone to let you know. 我乘坐的班机可能会晚点，如果是那样我会打电话通知你。
I was prescribed an anti-inflammatory that could potentially take care of my pain. In that event, I won't need the surgery.
There is a distinct possibility of the firm going bankrupt, and in that event, the family could lose everything.
He's worried he won't get another job. But in that event, we'll just have to economize.
Wilkins could be playing again by next month and in that event, the captaincy will revert to him.
- More examples
- The summer fête will be the school's main fundraising event this year.
- The event got off to a shaky start with the stage lights failing in the first few minutes.
- Television camera crews broadcast the event all round the world.
- A committee has been set up to organize social events in the college.
- The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder.