1 [C,U] a very large amount of money 一大笔钱:
I always spend a fortune on presents at Christmas.我每年都花一大笔钱买圣诞礼物。She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune.她到好莱坞去追逐名利。
2 [U] chance or the power that affects what happens in a person's life; luck 运气:
Fortune was not on our side that day (= we were unlucky).我们那天真倒霉。 [SYN] fate 同义词为fate
3 [C] [usu.pl] the things (both good and bad) that happen to a person, family, country, etc (个人、家庭、国家等的)命运,运气:
The country's fortunes depend on its industry being successful.这个国家的命运有赖于工业兴盛。
4 [C] what is going to happen to a person in the future 一个人的将来;命运:
Show me your hand and I'll try to tell your fortune.把你的手给我看看,我来给你算算命。 [SYN] fate or destiny 同义词为fate或destiny