given
/ˈgɪvn; `ɡɪvən/ adj
1 [esp attrib 尤作定语]
specified or stated 所述的; 确定的; 规定的
all the people in a given area 某地区内所有的人
They were to meet at a given time and place. 他们要在规定的时间和地点会晤.
2 (idm 习语) be given to sth/doing sth be in the habit of doing sth 有做某事的习惯
She's much given to outbursts of temper. 她老爱发脾气.
He's given to going for long walks on his own. 他习惯於独自散步走很长的路. given, prep taking (sth) into account 考虑到（某事物）
Given the government's record on unemployment, their chances of winning the election look poor. 鉴於政府在解决失业问题上成绩不佳, 他们在选举中获胜机会似乎不大.
Given her interest in children/Given that she is interested in children, I am sure teaching is the right career for her. 考虑到她喜欢孩子, 我可以肯定教书是最适合她的职业.