given
adjectiveOPAL S
/ˈɡɪvn/
/ˈɡɪvn/
[usually before noun]Idioms - already arranged
已经安排好的;规定的 - They were to meet at a given time and place.
他们要在规定的时间和地点会晤。
- They were to meet at a given time and place.
- that you have stated and are discussing; particular
指定的;所述的;特定的 - We can find out how much money is spent on food in any given period.
我们可以查明在特定时间内花在食物上的钱有多少。
- We can find out how much money is spent on food in any given period.
词源Middle English: past participle of give.
Idioms
be given to something/to doing something
- (formal) to do something often or regularly
经常做;习惯于 - She’s much given to outbursts of temper.
她经常大发雷霆。 - He's given to going for long walks on his own.
他有独自长距离步行的习惯。
- She’s much given to outbursts of temper.