/'gɪvn; `ˇɪvən/
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. 他习惯于独自散步走很长的路.

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. 鉴于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.