单词 | contretemps |
释义 | con·tre·temps ![]() n. pl. contretemps (-täɴz′, -täɴz) 1. An unforeseen event that disrupts the normal course of things; an inopportune occurrence. 2. An argument or dispute: "another France-versus-England contretemps" (Rob Hughes). [French : contre-, against (from Latin contrā-; see CONTRA-) + temps, time (from Latin tempus).] |
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