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unforeseen

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++un·fore·seen /ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn◂ $ -fɔːr-/ adjective  EXPECT#an unforeseen situation is one that you did not expect to happen 预料不到的,意料之外的unforeseen circumstances/events/changes etc Due to unforeseen circumstances, the play has been cancelled. 由于突发情况,比赛被取消。unforeseen problems/difficulties/delays unforeseen delays in supplying the equipment 设备供应的意外延误
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unforeseenI had met Hugo at a party and unforeseen and overwhelming emotions had consumed me.Planned maintenance minimises unforeseen breakdowns, reduces machine running costs and ensures optimum machine availability.Once you have started the training you will not be allowed to leave, unless unforeseen circumstances arise.Our clients reserve the right to alter this timetable in the event of unforeseen circumstances.These actions may have unforeseen consequences.Something totally unforeseen could occur to preclude it.An interest-free loan fund is also available to students who find themselves in unforeseen financial difficulty.But I was slow to get started on this project and before I could something unforeseen happened.We had to cancel our visit to Egypt because of unforeseen problems.unforeseen problems/difficulties/delaysIt was furthermore an exercise in gaining experience in measurements with grass samples, to assist in spotting unforeseen problems.Such projects require a creative environment and flexible plans with ample room for unforeseen delays.This would allow us to make any changes we felt were appropriate and would highlight any unforeseen problems.Without an efficient system and good professional advice, unforeseen problems can develop into major setbacks.Other unforeseen difficulties have taken a further 4 percent, but Remington is confident the contingency reserve will cover it.Constraints Inevitably, unforeseen difficulties will arise to inhibit progress towards some targets.
un·fore·seen adjectiveChineseSyllable
unforeseen did an situation expect you Corpus not that is one


unforeseen
unforeseen /ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn◂ $ -fɔːr-/ adjective
an unforeseen situation is one that you did not expect to happen
    unforeseen circumstances/events/changes etc
    Due to unforeseen circumstances, the play has been cancelled.
    unforeseen problems/difficulties/delays
    unforeseen delays in supplying the equipment


un·fore·seenBrE /ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/ 🔊 adjectivethat you did not expect to happen 未想到的;始料不及的 SYN unexpected unforeseen delays/problems 意外的延误/问题The project was running late owing to unforeseen circumstances. 这个项目因意外情况而拖延了。🔊🔊   compare foresee