accident unexpected surprise unforeseen mishap fluke
Through some unfortunate accident, the information reached me a day late.
由于发生了不幸的意外,我知道消息的时候已经晚了一天。
—— 柯林斯例句The police say his death was an accident, officially at least.
警方说他的死是个意外,起码官方消息如此。
—— 柯林斯例句Were you surprised that his disease progressed so quickly?
他的病情发展得这么快,您是否感到意外?
—— 柯林斯例句We felt we might finish third. Any better would be a bonus.
我们感觉我们可能会获得第三名,要是能比这个名次更好那就是意外的惊喜了。
—— 柯林斯例句For all its drama, the event was not unexpected.
虽然这件事带有戏剧性,但并不意外。
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