circumstance

事情、状況

ある出来事の周りにあり、その成り行きを理解する手がかりとなる事実や条件。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： under/in ... circumstances (Under these circumstances, we should wait.)

類義語： condition, factor

よく使う表現： under no circumstance, a particular circumstance, an unusual circumstance

巡り合わせ、事情

自分では変えられず、自分の身に起こることに影響する出来事や状況。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： chance, fate

よく使う表現： by circumstance, through circumstance, a victim of circumstance

経済状況、暮らし向き

持っているお金や財産の程度と、それによって決まる生活の状態。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： in ... circumstances (They live in comfortable circumstances.)

類義語： financial situation, means

よく使う表現： a financial circumstance, a change of circumstance