misfortune
/ˌmɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ · /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃuːn/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4483 in the learning path
不幸；不幸的事
Definitions
n. bad luck or an unlucky event that causes difficulty
不幸；不幸的事
Example
We had the misfortune to miss the last train.
我们很不巧，错过了末班火车。
Strong community networks can help families recover from financial misfortune without becoming isolated from society.
紧密的社区互助网络能帮助家庭摆脱经济困境，同时避免与社会隔绝。
Collocations
- have the misfortune to do
- financial misfortune
- a series of misfortunes
Word family
- fortune (n.)
- unfortunate (adj.)
- unfortunately (adv.)
Synonyms
- bad luck
Antonyms
- good fortune
Usage tip
表示厄运时不可数；表示具体不幸事件时可数。
FAQ
- What does misfortune mean?
- bad luck or an unlucky event that causes difficulty
- How is misfortune pronounced?
- UK /ˌmɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/, US /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃuːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
