unforeseen
gb/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin/ us/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin/
B2
英语
váratlan, előre nem látható
B2
FORMAL
1
váratlan
B1
用法模式：
[an unforeseen event/problem/difficulty]
An unforeseen storm forced the flight to turn back.
A váratlan vihar miatt a repülőjáratnak vissza kellett fordulnia.
The project ran over budget because of unforeseen delays.
A projekt a váratlan késések miatt túllépte a költségvetést.
We had to change our plans due to an unforeseen family emergency.
学习者例句
The delay was unforeseen.
A késés váratlan volt.
We had an unforeseen problem.
Váratlan problémánk adódott.
常见错误：
Often confused with "unpredictable"; "unforeseen" emphasizes that it was not anticipated beforehand (even if it could have been).
含义
not expected or predicted
搭配
unforeseen circumstances
|unforeseen events
|unforeseen problems
|unforeseen difficulties
|unforeseen delays
|unforeseen changes
|unforeseen complications
|an unforeseen issue
|unforeseen obstacles
|an unforeseen development
近义词
unexpected (More common and neutral; less formal than "unforeseen".)
|
unanticipated (Very close in meaning; often used in formal writing.)
反义词
expected (Anticipated in advance.)
|
foreseen (Predicted or known ahead of time.)
主题
daily_life
|news
|planning
释义
not expected; happening suddenly
Not expected, predicted, or noticed in advance.
C1
FORMAL
2
用法模式：
[unforeseen expenses/costs/contingencies]
The insurance policy covers certain unforeseen expenses during travel.
A biztosítás utazás közben bizonyos előre nem látható költségeket fedez.
The contract includes a clause for unforeseen contingencies.
A szerződés tartalmaz egy záradékot az előre nem látható eshetőségekre.
They set aside money for unforeseen repairs to the building.
学习者例句
We saved money for unforeseen costs.
Tettünk félre pénzt előre nem látható költségekre.
This fee was unforeseen.
Ezzel a díjjal nem számoltunk.
常见错误：
Learners may say "unforeseen cost" when they mean "hidden cost"; "unforeseen" means not anticipated, not intentionally concealed.
含义
not planned or provided for
搭配
unforeseen expenses
|unforeseen costs
|unforeseen expenditure
|unforeseen contingencies
|unforeseen outlays
|cover unforeseen expenses
|allow for unforeseen costs
|an allowance for unforeseen expenses
|unforeseen liabilities
|unforeseen repairs
近义词
unbudgeted (Specific to budgets and accounting; narrower than "unforeseen".)
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unplanned (More general and less formal; focuses on lack of planning.)
反义词
budgeted (Included in the budget or plan.)
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planned (Prepared for in advance.)
主题
business
|money
|law
|planning
释义
not included in a plan or budget
Not planned for or included in arrangements, especially in budgets, contracts, or official plans.
语法
词典原形
unforeseen
IPA
GB/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin/
US/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin/
音节与重音
un - fore - seen （3 个音节）
Stress on 3rd syllable (seen)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: unforeseen
相关表达
allow for unforeseen circumstances
1/əlˈaʊ fɚ ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
prepare for unexpected events
plan extra time or money for surprises
例句
- We built in a buffer to allow for unforeseen circumstances.
- Any schedule should allow for unforeseen circumstances like illness or delays.
- The budget allows for unforeseen circumstances by including a contingency fund.
学习者例句
- We allow for unforeseen circumstances.
- Add extra time to allow for unforeseen circumstances.
unforeseen circumstances
1/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
unexpected situation causing change
unexpected events that change plans
例句
- The meeting was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
- We apologize for the cancellation caused by unforeseen circumstances.
- The refund applies only in cases of unforeseen circumstances.
学习者例句
- We canceled because of unforeseen circumstances.
- Unforeseen circumstances changed our plans.
unforeseen consequences
1/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin kˈɑnsəkwˌɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
results not expected beforehand
unexpected results from an action
例句
- The new law had unforeseen consequences for small businesses.
- Lowering the price led to unforeseen consequences in the supply chain.
- Even small changes can produce unforeseen consequences.
学习者例句
- The plan had unforeseen consequences.