fortuitous

IPA/fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/
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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

1.形容詞C1
釋義

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

例句

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。

常見搭配
  • fortuitous meeting
  • fortuitous discovery
  • fortuitous coincidence
  • fortuitous timing
  • entirely / purely fortuitous
同義詞
  • 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

反義詞

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'.

常見錯誤

I was fortuitous to find a parking spot.
I was fortunate to find a parking spot.
'Fortuitous' describes events, not people; use 'fortunate' when saying someone is lucky.

同根字

  • fortuitously
    副詞C1
  • fortuitousness
    名詞C2

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常用片語

  • by a fortuitous chance
  • a fortuitous turn of events