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