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occasion

🇬🇧 UK/ә'keiʒәn/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

A particular time when something happens; a special event or ceremony; a suitable opportunity

场合,时机;特殊事件;机会

v.

To cause or bring about something

引起,导致

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ocagainst, toward
+
casfall, befall, happen
+
ionact, process, state
=occasion

Common Collocations

  • 1.special occasion特殊场合
  • 2.on this occasion在这个场合
  • 3.occasion arises情况出现

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The occasion called for formal dress and polite conversation.

  • 2.

    On that occasion, we had the chance to meet several world leaders.

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