an act of God
不可抗力;天灾
正式·法律或保险用语
英文释义
an event or occurrence that is beyond human control or influence
例句
The insurance policy doesn't cover damage caused by an act of God, like earthquakes or floods.
典故来源
源自法律术语,指无法预见、无法预防的自然灾害,如地震、洪水等,被视为上帝的行为。