come to pass
come to pass — 慣用語
1. to take place or become real, often used of events that were predicted, expected
發生；實現
預言或預期的事變為現實
to take place or become real, often used of events that were predicted, expected, or long awaited
Reema's grandfather always said a great storm would come to pass before the harvest.
Reema 的祖父總是說，收成前會有一場大風暴來臨。
The peace deal both leaders signed never came to pass because fighting continued.
兩位領袖簽署的和平協議從未實現，因為戰火持續不斷。
never came to pass
Kemi waited years to see if her father's promise of education would come to pass.
Kemi 等待多年，想知道父親承諾讓她受教育是否會實現。
When the earthquake actually came to pass, Putri's family was ready with supplies.
地震真正發生時，Putri 的家人已備好物資。
Tomás never believed the warning would come to pass, until the flood reached his door.
Tomás 從不相信那個警告會成真，直到洪水淹到他家門口。
- happen
general and neutral in register; the everyday equivalent
- occur
more formal than 'happen' but still neutral about expectation
- take place
used of planned or scheduled events rather than unexpected ones
- come about
emphasises the process or cause by which something happens
用法筆記
Formal or literary register; avoid in everyday conversation where 'happen' is preferred. Most often used with adverbs like 'never,' 'actually,' or 'finally,' and typically refers to events that were predicted, expected, or feared.