每日N词 | advent-出现,来临 | 20170829
The Weather Bureau gave adequate warning of the advent of the hurricane.
气象局对飓风的来临做了充分的告警。
▷advent ['ædvent]（n.）
【释义】The advent of something means that it's finally here. You might be waiting for the advent of a new iPhone or for the advent of cloning. Don't hold your breath.（Generally, the noun advent is used for the introduction of something important. The twentieth century saw the advent of many important inventions — including television, computers, and microwave dinners. If the word is capitalized, it has a religious meaning, referring to the period, observed in certain Christian religions, that begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas (December 25).）
the fact of an event happening, an invention being made, or a person arriving
（事件、发明或人物的）出现，来临，到来
Life was transformed by the advent of the steam engine.人们的生活由于蒸汽机的出现而发生变革。
每日N词 | absorbing-引人入胜的;吸引人的 | 20170828
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