given
adj
1 [esp attrib 尤作定语]
specified or stated 所述的; 确定的; 规定的
all the people in a given area 某地区内所有的人
They were to meet at a given time and place. 他们要在规定的时间和地点会晤.
2 (idm 习语) be given to sth/doing sth be in the habit of doing sth 有做某事的习惯
She´s much given to outbursts of temper. 她老爱发脾气.
He´s given to going for long walks on his own. 他习惯於独自散步走很长的路. given, prep taking (sth) into account 考虑到(某事物)
Given the government´s record on unemployment, their chances of winning the election look poor. 鉴於政府在解决失业问题上成绩不佳, 他们在选举中获胜机会似乎不大.
Given her interest in children/Given that she is interested in children, I am sure teaching is the right career for her. 考虑到她喜欢孩子, 我可以肯定教书是最适合她的职业.