coincidence
UK/kәu'insidәns/US
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Definitions
n.
A surprising occurrence of events at the same time, apparently by chance.
巧合。
n.
The fact of two or more things matching or occupying the same position.
（时间或空间上的）一致，重合。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcoincidetogether, with
+
-encenot, opposite of
=coincidence
coincide + -ence (state) = 'the state of falling together.' Most often the everyday sense: two events landing on the same moment with no planned connection — 'what a coincidence!' Also keeps the technical sense of exact overlap. See coincide.
Common Collocations
- 1.mere coincidence纯粹巧合
- 2.strange coincidence奇怪的巧合
Example Sentences
- 1.
It was pure coincidence that we booked the same hotel.
- 2.
By an odd coincidence, they share the same birthday.