1570s, "the consequence of anything" (as in in the event that); 1580s, "that which happens;" from Middle French event, from Latin eventus "occurrence, accident, event, fortune, fate, lot, issue," from past participle stem of evenire "to come out, happen, result," from assimilated form of ex- "out" (see ex-) + venire "to come" (see venue). Meaning "a contest or single proceeding in a public sport" is from 1865. Events as "the course of events" is attested from 1842. Event horizon in astrophysics is from 1969.
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1. The birth of a live healthy baby is a truly blessed event.
一个健康活泼的婴儿的出生真是一件可喜的事情。
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2. The event will go ahead as planned in Sheffield next summer.
这项活动将按计划于明年夏天在谢菲尔德举行。
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3. Olga Korbut single-handedly turned gymnastics into a major event.
奥尔佳·科布特独自一人将体操变成了一项重要赛事。
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4. For all its drama, the event was not unexpected.
虽然这件事带有戏剧性，但并不意外。
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5. This year's event consisted of readings, lectures and workshops.