Phrase
act of god
noun
天灾；不可抗力
An unforeseen occurrence beyond one's control, such as a natural disaster.
- 1.
An unforeseen occurrence beyond one's control, such as a natural disaster.
无法控制的意外事件,如自然灾害。
- 2.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see act, of, God.
天意；神的行为(非习语用法)。
上帝的作为；无法控制的意外事件,如自然灾害。；天意；神的行为(非习语用法)。；天灾；不可抗力
In use
The insurance policy covers all damages except those caused by an act of God.
The contract states that the company is not liable for delays due to an act of God.
The farmer lost his entire crop to an act of God, the hailstorm.
be considered an act of God
常用在法律或保险语境中。
The damage was considered an act of God.
该损害被视为不可抗力。
an act of God + verb
An act of God destroyed the crops.
一场天灾摧毁了庄稼。
due to an act of God
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