circumstances; situation; conditions
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
circumstances; one's current situation or conditions
formalRefers to the specific state of affairs a person finds themselves in, often implying the context formed by external conditions. It is more about the factual situation than an emotional state.
His circumstances in childhood were very miserable.
Similar circumstances brought them together as friends.
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Her artistic creation is deeply influenced by her personal circumstances.
Under those difficult circumstances, he still remained optimistic.
noun
realm; state; level (of attainment, thought, or artistry)
literaryRefers to a certain level, stage, or state achieved, especially in abstract domains such as thought, morality, art, or spiritual cultivation.
The artistic conception of this poem has reached a very high artistic realm.
What he pursues is a realm of freedom in thought.
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His painting skill has reached a sublime realm that ordinary people can hardly attain.
Different stages in life each have their own scenery.