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单词 contretemps
释义
contretempscon‧tre‧temps /ˈkɒntrətɒŋ $ ˈkɑːntrətɑːn/ noun (plural contretemps) [countable] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINcontretemps
Origin:
1600-1700 French ‘against time’
Examples
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  • I noticed on Tuesday morning when we had our contretemps in Dean's park.
  • Something was going to balance his previous contretemps.
an argument or disagreement – often used humorously
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