late 14c., "having good fortune; bringing good fortune," from Latin fortunatus "prospered, prosperous; lucky, happy," past participle of fortunare "to make prosperous," from fortuna (see fortune). Fortunate Islands "mythical abode of the blessed dead, in the Western Ocean" (early 15c.; late 14c. as Ilondes of fortune) translates Latin Fortunatae Insulae.
实用例句
1. She is in the fortunate position of having plenty of choice.
好在她有很多选择。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Anna approached several builders and was fortunate to come across Eddie.
安娜与几个建筑商有过接洽，并且很幸运地碰到了埃迪。
来自柯林斯例句
3. I often think about those less fortunate than me.
