词汇 | happen by |
释义 | phrasehappen by1. 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/uponhappen byTo appear, arrive, pass, or come upon casually or by chance. I happened by a quaint new craft store the other day. I happened by your brother yesterday in the grocery store. If another tornado like that happens by any time soon, this town is done for! |
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