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Occasions Meaning in English

word · lemma: occasion

/əˈkeɪʒənz/
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/əkˈeɪʒənz/
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释义

Specific times or events when something happens, often used for important or special events.

用法与细微差别

Usually plural when talking about repeated or various events ('many occasions'). Common collocations: 'special occasions', 'on several occasions', 'social occasions'. Used in both formal and everyday contexts. Can sometimes mean reasons or opportunities, but most often refers to important events.

例句

We met on several occasions last year.

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Birthdays are special occasions for families.

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She wears her best dress on important occasions.

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On some occasions, we just want to stay home and relax.

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There have been rare occasions when he arrived early.

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Big family dinners don’t happen on ordinary days, only on special occasions.

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