/ˈhæpənɪŋ ||; ˈhæpənɪŋ/noun [C] [usu.pl] a thing that happens; an event (that is usually strange or difficult to explain) 事情（尤指奇怪或难以解释的）: Strange happenings have been reported in that old hotel. 据说那家旧旅馆屡次发生怪事。 A happening is usually something that happens by chance. An event is usually something that is planned and is often special or important. happening通常指偶然发生的事情。event通常指已安排的特别或重要事情。