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accidents
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事故, 意外
an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury
- She had a minor accident in the kitchen and hurt her foot.
她在厨房里发生了一个小事故，伤了脚。
- She dropped the vase, but it was just an accident.
她打碎了花瓶，但那只是个意外。
- The factory made rules to stop accidents and keep workers safe.
工厂制定了规则来阻止事故并确保工人的安全。
- Despite the rainy weather, they managed to enjoy their camping trip without any accidents.
尽管天气下雨，他们还是设法在没有发生任何事故的情况下享受了他们的露营旅行。
- Despite taking precautions, accidents can still happen in the workplace.
尽管采取了预防措施，工作场所仍可能发生事故。
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事故, 碰撞
a situation where vehicles hit each other or a person is hit by a vehicle
An accident refers to an unexpected event involving one or more vehicles, often resulting in damage to the vehicles or injury to the people involved. It can happen due to various reasons, such as driver mistakes, poor road conditions, mechanical failures, or bad weather. Vehicle accidents can range from minor crashes to more serious accidents that cause significant harm or even death. These accidents typically require police reports and insurance claims to address the damage or injuries.
- The traffic was backed up for miles due to a major accident on the highway.
由于高速公路上发生了一起重大事故，交通堵塞了数英里。
- The cyclist was injured in an accident involving a speeding car.
骑自行车的人在一辆超速行驶的汽车所涉及的事故中受伤。
- The insurance company investigated the accident to determine liability.
保险公司调查了事故以确定责任。
- She witnessed a car accident at the busy intersection downtown.
她在市中心的繁忙十字路口目睹了一起汽车事故。
- He called emergency services immediately after seeing the accident on the road.
他在路上看到事故后立即呼叫了紧急服务。
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事故, 偶然
anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause