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something that happens at a given place and time
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event
/ɪˈvɛnt/
n
Definition
something that happens at a given place and time
zh
在特定地点和时间发生的事情
Songs using event
CET-6 Listening: Computer Repair and Law Career Conversations, Memory and Work Problems
College English Test, Band 6, Part 2, Listening Comprehension. Section A, Directions. In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Conversation 1 Good morning. My name is Bob Fetterman. I'm the computer technician. Didn't I call for you last week? Maybe. I work for
Potlatch Ceremony: Wealth Redistribution and Cultural Revival
the potlatch is a ceremonial event among indigenous peoples of the pacific northwest coast of north america a potlatch involves the host giving away their possessions including food blankets and even money to guests this practice serves multiple social functions like redistributing wealth reinforcing social bonds and asserting status potlatches are often held to mark significant occasions, like weddings and such, and they involve feasting, dancing, and storytelling. The lavishness of a potlatch can elevate the host's status by demonstrating wealth and generosity. One fascinating aspect of the
Seth Godin on the Power of Quitting and Solving Problems
How do I know when to quit something? It's okay. You can quit things. Hang on a minute. When I went to the gym this morning, there was a Michael Jordan quote. If you quit once, it becomes a habit. Never quit. He's wrong. And it's very clear that he's wrong. And I've failed more times than most people who listen to this. And the simple secret for the power of quitting is the dip. And the dip describes something in the world that no one talks about. And so one of the things I try to do is help people understand it because my whole career is about how can I help people do better? find why they're
Hollywood
I really do not like Hollywood. It is not for me that the business really scares me.