The Open Dictionary

fate

noun

UK/feɪt/
US/feɪt/

Definitions of fate noun

  1. B2Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)

    the course of life that has been predetermined, often involving a final or negative outcome such as death or defeat

    命中注定的遭遇；命运；尤指不幸的遭遇

    • We should take control of our own destiny.

      我们应该掌握自己的命运。

    • His future now lies in the hands of his boss.

      他的未来现在掌握在他老板的手中。

    • The climber worried that he might face the same fate as those who had disappeared before him.

      那位登山者担心他可能会面临与之前失踪者相同的命运。

  2. B2Uncountable(不可数名词)

    a force that some believe predetermines events and outcomes, beyond one's ability to control or alter

    天意；定数

    • I believe it was fate that we met again in a foreign country.

      我相信我们在国外再次相遇是天意。

    • Perhaps it was fate that brought us together again.

      也许是命运让我们再次相聚。

    • They believe that their meeting was an act of fate.

      他们相信他们的相遇是命运的安排。

Idioms

  • a fate worse than death

    An experience or situation that is considered extremely undesirable or unbearable.

    生不如死

    • For someone who loves the outdoors, being forced to stay inside all day is a fate worse than death.

    对于热爱户外活动的人来说，被迫整天待在室内是比死亡还糟糕的命运。

  • the Fates

    In ancient Greek mythology, the three goddesses believed to control human destiny and lifespan.

    （古希腊人认为掌管人类命运的）命运三女神。

    • It is said that the Fates determine each person’s birth, life, and death.

    据说命运三女神决定每个人的出生、生活和死亡。