contretemps
英[\'kɒntrətɒ̃]
美[ˈkɑntrəˌtɑŋ, ˌkɔŋtrəˈtɑŋ]
基本释义
- n.
- 意外事故，不合适宜，令人尴尬的事
词性变化
- 复数:contretemps;
实用例句
He was briefly arrested in Rome after a contretemps with Italian police.
他曾因和意大利警方发生争执而在罗马被短暂拘留。
柯林斯例句
He tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman.
他试图消除他与警察之间的冲突和误会.
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英英释义
Noun
1. an awkward clash;
"he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"