Значение chance в русском языке

• 0 the possibility that something will happen -- шанс

  • [ + (that) ] There's a chance that she'll still be there.

  • She has little chance of passing the exam.

  • Is there any chance of a drink?

  • She's ruined my chances of getting the job.

• 1 the opportunity to do something -- возможность

  • [ + to do sth ] I didn't get a chance to speak to you at the party.

  • I hope you've had the chance to look around the exhibition.

  • Give me a chance to prove that I can do the work.

  • Going on a world cruise is the chance of a lifetime (= an opportunity which only comes once in your life).

• 2 the way something happens because of luck, or without being planned -- случайность, удача

  • I saw her by chance in the shop.

  • a game of chance

• 3 a risk -- риск

  • I'm delivering my work by hand. I'm not taking any chances.

• 4 used to ask in a polite way whether something is possible or true -- случайно

  • You're not Spanish by any chance, are you?

• 5 to have a chance of success or of achieving something -- иметь шанс

  • He stands a good chance of winning the election.

• 6 it is likely -- скорее всего

  • [ + (that) ] Chances are that he'll refuse.

• 7 used to emphasize that there is no possibility of something happening -- никаких шансов

  • "Do you think she'd go out with me?" "No chance!"

• 8 to take a risk by doing something -- рисковать

  • He'd probably never find out if I did go to the party, but I can't afford to chance it.

• 9 A chance event is not planned or expected. -- случайный

  • a chance meeting