fortunate
gb/fˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ us/fˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
B1
Английский
~ 3100
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
property
1
lucky or favored by chance
Having good luck or being in a good situation without planning it.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is fortunate (to [do something])
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fortunate' with 'happy'; 'fortunate' focuses on luck or circumstances, not just feeling pleased.
Синонимы
lucky (More casual and common; often interchangeable but 'fortunate' can sound slightly more formal.)
Антонимы
unlucky (Describes someone who experiences bad luck instead of good luck.)
Коллокации
fortunate enough
|feel fortunate
|consider oneself fortunate
|fortunate circumstance
|fortunate coincidence
Темы
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Примеры
- We were fortunate to find shelter before the storm began.
- She considered herself fortunate to have such supportive friends.
- It was fortunate that no one was hurt in the accident.
- He’s fortunate enough to work in a job he loves.
- They had the fortunate coincidence of meeting in Paris.
Примеры для изучающих
- I am fortunate to have a good family.
- She is fortunate to live near the beach.
- We are fortunate to have clean water.
- He feels fortunate to have many friends.
adjective
B2
property
2
producing a good outcome
Causing something good to happen, often by chance.
Модель употребления:
a fortunate [event/situation/result]
Синонимы
beneficial (Highlights the positive effect rather than the element of chance.)
Антонимы
unfortunate (Describes events or results that are bad or harmful.)
Коллокации
fortunate event
|fortunate outcome
|fortunate result
Темы
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Примеры
- It was a fortunate decision that saved the company money.
- Their meeting proved to be a fortunate event for both.
- The rain ended at a fortunate time for the parade.
Примеры для изучающих
- It was a fortunate day for our team.
- The new law had a fortunate effect on small businesses.
- Her call came at a fortunate time.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
fortunate
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
US/fˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
Слоги и ударение
for - tu - nate (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: fortunate
Родственные слова
Core family
fortunately
adverb B1
fortune
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
fortuitous
adjective
fortuitously
adverb
Выражения
consider oneself fortunate
1/kənsˈɪdɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf fˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/
fixed phrase
to feel lucky about something
To think you are lucky to have something or be in a situation.
Примеры
- I consider myself fortunate to have such caring parents.
- You should consider yourself fortunate you weren’t hurt.
fortunate enough to
1/fˈɔɹt͡ʃənɪt ɪnˈʌf tə/
fixed phrase
lucky to be able to do something
Lucky to have the chance or ability to do something.
Примеры
- We were fortunate enough to see the rare bird.
- She was fortunate enough to get the last ticket.