given

['givən]

adj.特定的, 假设的, 有 ... 倾向的
prep.考虑到, 如果
n.不争的事实
动词give的过去分词形式

例句与用法：

After 10 years in prison, he was given his freedom.

他坐了10年监狱以後又得到了自由。

He was given 20 for expenses, but pocketed most of it.

他得到20英镑的公款，但大部分都进了自己的口袋了。

The smaller boys were given a start of 10 seconds in the race.

在赛跑时让年龄小的男生提早了10秒钟起跑。

I've just been given a 2000 pay rise.

我刚获得2000英镑的加薪。

详细释义：

(give的过去分词)

a.

1. 规定的, 特定的[B]

You have to finish the work within the given time.

你们必须在规定时间内完成这项工作。

2. 有癖好的; 有倾向的[F][(+to)]

He is given to boasting.

他喜欢吹牛。

3. 已知的; 假设的; 作为前提的

The given radius being 4 ft., find the circumference.

已知半径为四英尺, 求周长。

n.

假定的事实; 已知的事实(或情况)[C]

It is taken as a given.

这事被认为是已知事实。

prep.

如果有; 假如; 考虑到[+(that)]

Given the same treatment again, he is sure to get well.

如果照样再给他治疗一次, 他肯定会痊愈。