【John老师讲单词】之两个命运：fate和destiny

【John英语课堂--30篇小目标】第30篇

同学们学过，fate和destiny，两个单词都表示：命运。

但是，你知道它们之间的区别吗？

一【英英解释】

General Definition

Fate ‘“ the preordained course of your life that will occur because of or in spite of your actions.
fate是你生命中注定的进程，它的发生与你的行为无关。

Destiny ‘“ a set of predetermined events within your life that you take an active course in shaping.
destiny是你生命中一系列预先决定的事件，你需要积极地去塑造它们。

二【John解析】

Fate is set by outside forces, destiny involves choice.

Fate是由外在力量决定的，而Destiny是取决于个人的奋斗和选择。

三【John总结】

1.Fate and destiny both refer to a man’s future and fortune.
Fate and destiny两者都指一个人的未来和命运。

2.Fate is seen as divinely planned, whereas destiny has the power to be influenced by man’s actions.
Fate被视为被上天注定的，而Destiny能够被人的行为和力量所影响。

3.Fate is often pessimistic or fatalistic about one’s fortune whereas destiny is more upbeat and willing to take and chance for betterment.
Fate往往是悲观的或宿命的，而Destiny是更乐观的，可以采取行动和主动选择去改善。