contretemps
柯林斯词典
1. N an awkward or difficult situation or mishap 窘困不幸之事
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contretemps /ˈkɒntrəˌtɑːn, kɔ̃trətɑ̃/
剑桥词典
- a small argument or unlucky event , often happening in public and causing social embarrassment
口角；不幸事件
There was a slight contretemps between Richard and some guy at the bar . 在酒吧理查德德和一个家伙发生了几句口角。
Have you got over your little contretemps with the neighbour yet , or are you still not speaking ? 你和邻居消除龃龉了呢，还是仍然不说话？ 返回 contretemps