fortuitous
/fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/ (bre, ipa) · /fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/ (ame, ipa) · /fȯr-ˈtü-ə-təs -ˈtyü-, fər-/ (ame, mw)
fortuitous — 形容詞
- fortuitouspositive
- more fortuitouscomparative
- most fortuitoussuperlative
1. describes an event or situation that is not planned or expected, yet brings a we
偶然的；幸運的
未經計畫卻帶來好結果的
describes an event or situation that is not planned or expected, yet brings a welcome or helpful result
A fortuitous meeting with an old colleague led to a job offer that Theo had never expected.
與一位老同事的偶然相遇，為 Theo 帶來了一份他從未預料過的工作機會。
fortuitous + noun (meeting / discovery / arrival)
The fortuitous discovery of the ancient scrolls happened when a construction crew dug a new foundation.
古代卷軸的偶然發現，發生在一支施工隊挖掘新地基的時候。
Mei-Lin reached the gate just as it reopened — a fortuitous moment that saved her the long wait.
Mei-Lin 抵達登機口時它正好重新開放，這個偶然的時刻讓她免去了漫長的等待。
It was fortuitous that the funding announcement arrived while Dr. Okonkwo was still at the conference.
經費的消息在 Okonkwo 博士還在會議現場時就發布了，這真是個偶然的幸運。
- unexpected
focuses on surprise rather than luck; neutral in outcome
- coincidental
stresses that two things happened at the same time without planning
- serendipitous
more literary; specifically describes a happy accident that leads to something valuable
- lucky
informal and more common; focuses on the good outcome rather than the chance element
- planned
deliberately arranged in advance
- intentional
done on purpose, not by accident
用法筆記
Often confused with 'fortunate'. 'Fortuitous' emphasises the unplanned nature of an event; the result may be good, but the core meaning is 'by chance'. 'Fortunate' focuses on the good luck itself. In careful writing, avoid using 'fortuitous' as a simple synonym for 'lucky'.