contretemps

英[\'kɒntrətɒ̃]

美[ˈkɑntrəˌtɑŋ, ˌkɔŋtrəˈtɑŋ]

基本释义

He was briefly arrested in Rome after a contretemps with Italian police.

他曾因和意大利警方发生争执而在罗马被短暂拘留。

柯林斯例句

He tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman.

他试图消除他与警察之间的冲突和误会.

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Noun

1. an awkward clash;
"he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"