"happen upon" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 偶然发现
• 碰巧遇到

Definition

不是有意，而是偶然发现或遇到某人或某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

此表达较正式，书面语或文学中用得较多，强调因机缘巧合才遇见或发现。常见于描述偶然的、令人欣喜的发现。

Examples

I happened upon a little café on my walk home.

我在回家路上**偶然发现了**一家小咖啡馆。

She happened upon an old photograph in the attic.

她在阁楼里**偶然发现了**一张旧照片。

We happened upon a quiet beach during our trip.

我们旅行时**偶然发现了**一个安静的海滩。

I happened upon their picnic while walking through the park.

我在公园散步时**碰巧遇到了**他们的野餐。

You might happen upon some great bargains at that store if you go early.

如果你早点去那家店，可能会**偶然发现**一些好折扣。

He happened upon an interesting article while browsing online.

他在网上浏览时**偶然发现了**一篇有趣的文章。