1705, "be identical in substance or nature," but from 1640s as a verb in English in Latin form, "occupy the same space, agree in position," from Medieval Latin coincidere (used in astrology), literally "to fall upon together," from Latin com- "together" (see co-) + incidere "to fall upon" (in- "upon" + cadere "to fall;" see case (n.1)). From 1809 as "occur at the same time." Related: Coincided; coinciding.
实用例句
1. A referendum next year would coincide explosively with the election campaign.
明年的全民公决将和竞选活动同时进行，届时局势会十分紧张。
来自柯林斯例句
2. It's a pity our trips to New York don't coincide.
真遗憾我们不能同一时间去纽约旅行。
来自《权威词典》
3. His tastes and habits coincide with those of his wife.
他的爱好跟习惯恰好和他的妻子相同.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. He happened to coincide with you on this point.
