单词 | contretemps |
释义 | Word Frequency contretemps(ˈkɒntrəˌtɑːn, French kɔ̃trətɑ̃) nounWord forms: plural -temps 1. an awkward or difficult situation or mishap 2. fencing a feint made with the purpose of producing a counterthrust from one's opponent 3. a small disagreement that is rather embarrassing Word origin C17: from French, from contre against + temps time, from Latin tempus |
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