given

noun

1. an assumption that is taken for granted

Synonym: presumptionprecondition

adj

1. acknowledged as a supposition

e.g. given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started

Synonym: granted

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2. 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.

e.g. 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。
e.g. 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。

3. 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'.

e.g. 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。
e.g. 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。

4. 考虑到；鉴于
If you say given that something is the case, you mean taking that fact into account.

given

e.g. 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。

5. 考虑到
If you say given something, you mean taking that thing into account.

e.g. 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。

6. 经常的；习惯的
If you are given to doing something, you often do it.

e.g. I am not very given to emotional displays.
我不习惯表露自己的感情。

1. 特定的：故故一物之力,即其借以做某事或努力去做某事的努力,不论出于自己或是出于与他物合作--这就是说,(据第三部分命题六)一物竭力保持自己的存在的力量或努力不是别的,即是那物自身的特定的(given)或现实的本质.