What does affair mean?

a matter, event, or activity concerning someone a romantic relationship involving someone committed to another partner

affair

/əˈfeə/ · /əˈfer/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4468 in the learning path

事情；事务

n. a matter, event, or activity concerning someone

事情；事务

n. a romantic relationship involving someone committed to another partner

婚外情；私情

The family picnic was a cheerful affair despite the rain.

尽管下着雨，这次家庭野餐仍然很欢乐。

Schools can encourage young people to take an interest in current affairs through regular discussions of global events.

学校可以通过定期讨论全球事件，鼓励年轻人关注时事。

表公共事务常用复数affairs，如current affairs。

What does affair mean?: a matter, event, or activity concerning someone a romantic relationship involving someone committed to another partner
How is affair pronounced?: UK /əˈfeə/, US /əˈfer/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.