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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
vicissitudroot
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esuffix
=vicissitude

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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