accidental
英 [æksɪ'dent(ə)l]
美 [,æksɪ'dɛntl]
- adj. 意外的；偶然的；附属的；临时记号的
- n. 次要方面；非主要的特性；临时记号
英文词源
- accidental (adj.)
- late 14c., "non-essential," from Old French accidentel or directly from Medieval Latin accidentalis, from Latin accidentem (see accident). Meaning "outside the normal course of nature" is from early 15c.; that of "coming by chance" is from 1570s.
- accidental (n.)
- late 14c., "non-essential quality," from accidental (adj.). The musical sense is from 1868.
双语例句
- 1. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
- 陪审团作出意外死亡的正式裁决。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Accidental inhalation of the powder can be harmful.
- 意外的粉尘吸入可能有害。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. a verdict of accidental death
- 意外死亡的裁决
来自《权威词典》
- 4. This accidental killing sparked major riots in the cities.
- 这次意外的杀人事件导致了不少城市的大骚乱.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. It was an accidental meeting.
- 这完全是一次偶然的相会.
来自《简明英汉词典》