Happen to Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæpən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
HAP-uhn tuh / HAP-uhn tuh / HAP-uhn ti
hˈæpən/ /tˈuː
HAP-uhn TOO
释义
Used to talk about something that occurs by chance, or to ask politely if someone has done or knows something unexpectedly.
用法与细微差别
Common in both spoken and written English. It often softens questions or statements, making them less direct: 'Do you happen to know...?' can replace 'Do you know...?'. Often used to speak about coincidences or polite inquiries.
Spanish: resultar que - por casualidad (hacer algo)Portuguese (BR): por acaso (acontecer) - acontecer de (fazer algo)Portuguese (PT): por acaso (acontecer) - acontecer de (fazer algo)Chinese (Simplified): 碰巧 - 恰好Chinese (Traditional): 碰巧 - 剛好Hindi: संयोग से (कुछ होना) - संयोगवश (कुछ करना)Arabic: يحدث أن - بالصدفةBengali: হঠাৎ - কাকতালীয়ভাবেRussian: случайно - вдругJapanese: たまたま - 偶然Vietnamese: tình cờ - ngẫu nhiênKorean: 우연히 - 마침Turkish: tesadüfen - şans eseriUrdu: اتفاقاً - اچانکIndonesian: kebetulan - secara tidak sengaja
例句
Did you happen to see my keys on the table?
basic
I happened to meet Anna at the store yesterday.
basic
If you happen to need help, just ask.
basic
Do you happen to know where the nearest ATM is?
natural
I happen to love spicy food, so this restaurant is perfect for me.
natural
It just so happens to be my birthday today!
natural