ADJ 特定的;指定的 If you talk about, for example, any given position or a given time, you mean the particular position or time that you are discussing.
In chess there are typically about 36 legal moves from any given board position... 在国际象棋中,一般来说从棋盘任何位置都可以移动大约36步。
Over a given period, the value of shares will rise and fall. 股票的价值在某一特定的时期内会有涨跌。
PREP 如果有(机会等) Given is used when indicating a possible situation in which someone has the opportunity or ability to do something. For example, given the chance means 'if I had the chance'.
Write down the sort of thing you would like to do, given the opportunity... 写下有机会的话你想做的事情。
Given patience, successful breeding of this species can be achieved. 只要有耐心,是能成功培育出这一品种的。
PHR-CONJ-SUBORD 考虑到;鉴于 If you say given that something is the case, you mean taking that fact into account.
Usually, I am sensible with money, as I have to be, given that I don't earn that much. 考虑到自己挣得不多,我用钱通常比较精打细算,这也是迫不得已。
PREP 考虑到 If you say given something, you mean taking that thing into account.
Given the uncertainty over Leigh's future I was left with little other choice. 考虑到利前途未卜,我没有什么选择余地。
ADJ-GRADED 经常的;习惯的 If you are given to doing something, you often do it.
I am not very given to emotional displays. 我不习惯表露自己的感情。