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    circumstances

    US /'sɜ:kəmstənsɪz/

    ・

    UK /'sɜ:kəmstənsɪz/

    B1TOEIC
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Situations, e.g. person's financial situation
    He was born in difficult circumstances during the war
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The conditions connected with or relevant to an event or action.
    Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting has been cancelled.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The conditions that affect a situation, action, event etc.
    Under the circumstances, I think you've done very well.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person's financial situation.
    His financial circumstances are difficult.

    Video subtitles

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • And I think that the more people are going bankrupt because they had a medical condition that was unexpected or a sick child, the more the argument that maybe we should do away with this system that is bankrupting families, I think that can resonate when people look at the real-world circumstances.

      And I think that the more people are going bankrupt because they had a medical condition that was unexpected or a sick child, the more the argument that maybe we should do away with this system that is bankrupting families, I think that can resonate when people look at the real-world circumstances.

    • And I think that the more people are going bankrupt because they had a medical condition that was unexpected or a sick child, the more the argument that maybe we should do away with this system that is bankrupting families, I think that can resonate when people look at the real-world circumstances.

      And I think that the more people are going bankrupt because they had a medical condition that was unexpected or a sick child, the more the argument that maybe we should do away with this system that is bankrupting families, I think that can resonate when people look at the real-world circumstances.

    B1

    Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8

    10:01Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8
    • You're dealing with your circumstances.

      You're dealing with your circumstances.

    • you're dealing with your circumstances.

      you're dealing with your circumstances.

    A2

    Cristiano Ronaldo non-apology keeps hogging spotlight at Man United | Premier League | NBC Sports

    04:47Cristiano Ronaldo non-apology keeps hogging spotlight at Man United | Premier League | NBC Sports
    • On the best Manchester United performance, under a new manager who's had difficult circumstances coming to the football club,

      On the best Manchester United performance, under a new manager who's had difficult circumstances coming to the football club,

    • On the best Manchester United performance under a new manager who's had difficult circumstances to come into the football club, this was a night for Cristiano Ronaldo, whether he was brought on the pitch or not, to go round after the game and grab Fred by the shoulder and say, "Well done, mate.

      On the best Manchester United performance under a new manager who's had difficult circumstances to come into the football club, this was a night for Cristiano Ronaldo, whether he was brought on the pitch or not, to go round after the game and grab Fred by the shoulder and say, "Well done, mate.

    A2

    How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It

    10:25How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It
    • Biology is not necessarily the best exit for these circumstances.

      Biology is not necessarily the best exit for these circumstances.

    • for these circumstances.

      for these circumstances.

    A2

    Taiwan's Election Frontrunner Vows To Keep Peace With Beijing

    05:42Taiwan's Election Frontrunner Vows To Keep Peace With Beijing
    • Under these circumstances, we must be clear: Taiwan's security is of international concern.

      Under these circumstances, we must be clear: Taiwan's security is of international concern.

    • Under these circumstances, we must be clear: Taiwan's security is of international concern.

      Under these circumstances, we must be clear: Taiwan's security is of international concern.

    B1

    Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream

    09:29Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream
    • The question is, are you able, given kind of the luck of the birth lottery, are you able to have opportunities that are the same as those of people who may have been born into families that are in better circumstances than your own?

      The question is, are you able, given kind of the luck of the birth lottery, are you able to have opportunities that are the same as those of people who may have been born into families that are in better circumstances than your own?

    • The question is, are you able, given kind of the luck of the birth lottery, are you able to have opportunities that are the same as those of people who may have been born into families that are in better circumstances than your own?

      The question is, are you able, given kind of the luck of the birth lottery, are you able to have opportunities that are the same as those of people who may have been born into families that are in better circumstances than your own?

    A2

    Self-Esteem

    05:37Self-Esteem
    • Similarly, yet more darkly, you might have grown up in ostensibly privileged circumstances—but if your same-sex parent made a few hundred million and you're only managing to pull in a middle-class salary, you're liable never quite to shake off a haunting feeling that you're a disgrace.

      Similarly, yet more darkly, you might have grown up in ostensibly privileged circumstances—but if your same-sex parent made a few hundred million and you're only managing to pull in a middle-class salary, you're liable never quite to shake off a haunting feeling that you're a disgrace.

    • you might have grown up in ostensibly privilege circumstances

      you might have grown up in ostensibly privilege circumstances

    B1

    Chuando Tan (56 years old) - "Start Doing This EVERY DAY!" - The secret of youth and longevity!

    05:01Chuando Tan (56 years old) - "Start Doing This EVERY DAY!" - The secret of youth and longevity!
    • Everyone's body, genetics, and circumstances are different, and what works for him might not work for others. 

      Everyone's body, genetics, and circumstances are different, and what works for him might not work for others. 

    • Everyone's body, genetics, and circumstances are different, and what works for him may not work for others.

      Everyone's body, genetics, and circumstances are different, and what works for him may not work for others.

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • And number three, I will not under any circumstances raise taxes on middle-income families. I will

      And number three, I will not under any circumstances raise taxes on middle-income families. I will

    • And number three, I will not, under any circumstances, raise taxes on middle-income families.

      And number three, I will not, under any circumstances, raise taxes on middle-income families.

    B1

    The King's Christmas Broadcast 2022 ??? - BBC

    08:34The King's Christmas Broadcast 2022 ??? - BBC
    • I particularly want to pay tribute to all those wonderfully kind people who so generously give food or donations, or that most precious commodity of all, their time, to support those around them in greatest need, together with the many charitable organisations which do such extraordinary work in the most difficult circumstances.

      I particularly want to pay tribute to all those wonderfully kind people who so generously give food or donations, or that most precious commodity of all, their time, to support those around them in greatest need, together with the many charitable organisations which do such extraordinary work in the most difficult circumstances.

    • Together with the many charitable organizations, which do such extraordinary work in the most difficult circumstances,

      Together with the many charitable organizations, which do such extraordinary work in the most difficult circumstances,

    B1