incident
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4440 in the learning path
事件；意外事件
Definitions
n. An event, especially one that is unusual or unpleasant.
事件；意外事件
Example
Nobody was hurt in the incident outside the station.
车站外的那起事件中没有人受伤。
Every workplace incident should be investigated carefully so that employers can identify risks and prevent similar problems.
每起工作场所事件都应得到仔细调查，以便雇主识别风险并防止类似问题发生。
Collocations
- report an incident
- a serious incident
- an isolated incident
- without incident
Synonyms
- event
- occurrence
Usage tip
incident指具体事件；incidence指发生率。
FAQ
- What does incident mean?
- An event, especially one that is unusual or unpleasant.
- How is incident pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/, US /ˈɪnsɪdənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
