（某人的）生活状况，命运
the quality of someone's life and the experiences that they have
They should do something to improve the lot of the lowest-paid workers. 他们应该采取措施改善最低收入工人的生活。
Do you think he's happy with his lot? 你认为他对自己的命运满意吗？
She pledged that her government would introduce measures to improve the lot of the rural poor.
This kind of nomadic life is the lot of many military families.
Once you read this article, you will never complain about your lot in life again.
See also: lot noun (LIFE)