释义 |
phrasehappen along1. happen along/by to arrive or be passing somewhere by chance: Fortunately a policeman on patrol happened by. Miguel felt so angry that he was ready to quarrel with anyone who happened along.2. happen along/by AmE to find a place or thing by chance: Rather than checking every aircraft, many inspectors simply examine whatever plane they happen by while on duty.■ SIMILAR TO: happen on/upon
happen alongTo appear, arrive, pass, or come upon casually or by chance. I happened along a quaint new craft store the other day. I happened along your brother yesterday in the grocery store. If another tornado like that happens along any time soon, this town is done for! |