circumstance

circostanza, condizione

Fatto o condizione che accompagna un evento e aiuta a capire ciò che accade.

In inglese semplice: A fact or condition around an event that helps explain what happens.

• The circumstances are unusual.
• Police investigated the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
• Under no circumstances should you open this door.

Come si usa: under/in ... circumstances (Under these circumstances, we should wait.)

Sinonimi: condition, factor

Espressioni comuni: under no circumstance, a particular circumstance, an unusual circumstance

circostanze, caso

Eventi che non puoi controllare e che influenzano ciò che ti accade.

In inglese semplice: Events outside your control that affect what happens to you.

• Circumstance brought us together.
• He became a victim of circumstance.
• They were separated by circumstance, despite their plans.

Sinonimi: chance, fate

Espressioni comuni: by circumstance, through circumstance, a victim of circumstance

situazione economica

Il denaro e i beni che una persona possiede e il modo in cui influenzano la sua vita.

In inglese semplice: The amount of money and property someone has, and the way this affects their life.

• Her financial circumstances have improved.
• He grew up in modest circumstances.
• After losing their business, they lived in reduced circumstances.

Come si usa: in ... circumstances (They live in comfortable circumstances.)

Sinonimi: financial situation, means

Espressioni comuni: a financial circumstance, a change of circumstance