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偶然遇到, 意外发现
to encounter someone or something unexpectedly
- As I was cleaning the attic, I came upon a dusty old trunk filled with family photographs.
当我清理阁楼时,我偶然发现了一个装满家庭照片的 dusty old trunk。
- During our hike, we came upon a beautiful waterfall hidden deep in the forest.
在我们的徒步旅行中,我们偶然发现了一个隐藏在森林深处的美丽瀑布。
- The archaeologists came upon ancient artifacts while excavating the site.
考古学家在挖掘现场时偶然发现了古代文物。
- I was flipping through an old book when I came upon a handwritten letter from my grandmother.
我正在翻阅一本旧书,突然发现了祖母的一封手写信。
- As he was walking along the beach, he came upon a message in a bottle washed ashore.
当他沿着海滩散步时,他偶然发现了一个被冲上岸的瓶中信。
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袭来, 笼罩
(of a particular attitude or emotion) to start to influence an individual
- As the day progressed, a sense of unease came upon her, making it difficult to focus on her work.
随着一天过去,一种不安的感觉袭上她的心头,使她难以专注于工作。
- During the meeting, a wave of inspiration came upon the team, leading to creative and innovative ideas.
会议期间,一股灵感降临团队,引发了创造性和创新性的想法。
- While reading the novel, a feeling of nostalgia came upon him as he recalled similar experiences from his past.
在阅读小说时,当他回忆起过去类似的经历时,一种怀旧的感觉涌上心头。
- As the music played, a sense of tranquility came upon the audience, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
随着音乐的播放,一种宁静感笼罩了观众,营造出和平的氛围。
- During the intense discussion, a feeling of urgency came upon the group as they realized the importance of the decision at hand.
在激烈的讨论中,当他们意识到手头决定的重要性时,一种紧迫感笼罩了整个小组。
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降临, 发生在
(particularly of something unfortunate or unexpected) to happen to someone
- Unforeseen financial troubles came upon him when he lost his job unexpectedly.
当他意外失去工作时,意想不到的财务困难降临到他身上。
- Unexpected health issues came upon the family, leading to a challenging period of medical expenses.
意想不到的健康问题降临到这个家庭,导致了一段医疗费用高昂的艰难时期。
- Misfortune came upon the small town as a natural disaster swept through, causing widespread damage.
当自然灾害席卷而过,造成广泛破坏时,不幸降临了这个小镇。
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突然袭击, 意外攻击
to suddenly and unexpectedly attack a person or thing
- As night fell, the enemy troops came upon the unsuspecting camp, launching a surprise attack.
夜幕降临时,敌军袭击了毫无戒备的营地,发动了一次突袭。
- The stealthy ninja could come upon their opponents silently, leaving no time for defense.
隐秘的忍者可以悄无声息地袭击对手,不给防御的时间。
- In the dense fog, pirates could come upon passing ships without being detected until it was too late.
在浓雾中,海盗可以突然袭击过往的船只而不被发现,直到为时已晚。
- The ambush was carefully planned so that the attackers could come upon the convoy undetected.
伏击经过精心策划,以便袭击者可以突袭车队而不被发现。
- The sudden storm could come upon the coastal town without warning, causing significant damage.
突如其来的风暴可能会袭击沿海城镇而没有任何预警,造成重大损失。