vicissitude

🇬🇧 UK/vi'sisitju:d/🇺🇸 US

GREC2

Definitions

n.

An unexpected change in circumstances or fortune, especially alternating between good and bad

变迁，盛衰；（命运的）起伏变化

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived

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esuffix

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Example Sentences

1.
The vicissitudes of fortune tested their relationship throughout the years.
2.
She faced many vicissitudes in her career before achieving success.
3.
The company endured the vicissitudes of the economic downturn.

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