given
adj. 指定的,特定的; 习惯的
prep. 考虑到,鉴于; 如果有(机会等)
n. 假设事实
Given is the past participle of give .
If you talk about, for example, any given position or a given time, you mean the particular position or time that you are discussing.
In chess there are typically about 36 legal moves from any given board position...
在国际象棋中,一般来说从棋盘任何位置都可以移动大约36步。
Over a given period, the value of shares will rise and fall.
股票的价值在某一特定的时期内会有涨跌。
Given is used when indicating a possible situation in which someone has the opportunity or ability to do something. For example, given the chance means 'if I had the chance'.
Write down the sort of thing you would like to do, given the opportunity...
写下有机会的话你想做的事情。
Given patience, successful breeding of this species can be achieved.
只要有耐心,是能成功培育出这一品种的。
If you say given that something is the case, you mean taking that fact into account.
Usually, I am sensible with money, as I have to be, given that I don't earn that much.
考虑到自己挣得不多,我用钱通常比较精打细算,这也是迫不得已。
If you say given something, you mean taking that thing into account.
Given the uncertainty over Leigh's future I was left with little other choice.
考虑到利前途未卜,我没有什么选择余地。
If you are given to doing something, you often do it.
I am not very given to emotional displays.
我不习惯表露自己的感情。
1. an assumption that is taken for granted
1. specified in advance;
2. acknowledged as a supposition;
3. having possession delivered or transferred without compensation
4. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward;
The fable is given on the next page.
这篇寓言登在下一页上.
I have given him a free hand in the matter.
我让他在这件事情上放手干.
Government officials who travel on business are given traveling allowances.
因公出差的政府官员享有出差补贴.
Once you've given your word, don't try to back out.
一旦许下诺言, 就不要想翻悔.
Performances are given nightly.
每夜都有演出.