circumstance 成语

under no circumstances

never；whatever may happen决不；无论在何种情况下都不
I made up my mind that under no circumstances would I agree to such a decision．我决心在任何情况下都不同意这样的决定。

under the circumstances

Idiom(s): under the circumstances

Theme: BECAUSE

in a particular situation; because of the circumstances.
• I'm sorry to hear that you’re ill. Under the circumstances, you may take the day off.
• We wont expect you to come to work for a few days, under the circumstances.

extenuating circumstances

Idiom(s): extenuating circumstances

Theme: CAUSES

special circumstances that account for an irregular or improper way of doing something.
• Mary was permitted to arrive late because of extenuating circumstances.
• Due to extenuating circumstances, the teacher will not hold class today.

circumstances alter cases|cases|circumstances

formal The way things are, or happen, may change the way you are expected to act. John's father told him never to touch his gun, but one day when Father was away, John used it to shoot a poisonous snake that came into the yard. Circumstances alter cases.

under the circumstances|circumstances|in the circu

adv. phr. In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are. In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his job. Under the circumstances, the stagecoach passengers had to give the robbers their money.

circumstance

circumstance
see extenuating circumstances; under the circumstances.

in the circumstances

in the circumstances
see under the circumstances.

under any circumstances

under any circumstances
Also, under no circumstances. See under the circumstances.