"happen upon" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 偶然發現
• 碰巧遇到

Definition

無意中發現或遇到某人或某事，而非有意尋找。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個短語偏正式、文學性，多用於描述因緣際會而有的發現或相遇，比口語'碰到'更有意外驚喜感。

Examples

I happened upon a little café on my walk home.

我在回家路上**偶然發現了**一家小咖啡館。

She happened upon an old photograph in the attic.

她在閣樓裡**偶然發現了**一張舊照片。

We happened upon a quiet beach during our trip.

我們旅行時**偶然發現了**一個安靜的海灘。

I happened upon their picnic while walking through the park.

我在公園散步時**碰巧遇到了**他們的野餐。

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

如果你早點去那家店，可能會**偶然發現**一些好折扣。

He happened upon an interesting article while browsing online.

他在網上瀏覽時**偶然發現了**一篇有趣的文章。