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affaire

/əˈfeər/

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noun

事情，事务。

(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.

Examples :

"a difficult affair to manage"

一件很难处理的事务

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noun

事情，事件，事务。

Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.

Examples :

"an affair of honor, a duel; an affair of love, an intrigue"

一场决斗，一种荣誉的事情；一段恋情，一种风流韵事。

action event situation thing

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noun

小冲突，小规模战斗

An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.

Examples :

"The border patrol reported a minor affaire with smugglers, involving only a few shots fired and no serious injuries. "

边境巡逻队报告了一起与走私犯发生的小冲突，只发生了零星的枪击，没有造成严重伤亡。

military war action

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noun

东西，物件

A material object (vaguely designated).

Examples :

"He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car."

他用一个长柄的钩状东西打开了车锁。

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noun

外遇，婚外情。

An adulterous relationship. (from affaire de cœur).

Examples :

"After many years of marriage, John's affair with a coworker became public. "

结婚多年后，约翰和一位同事的婚外情曝光了。

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外遇，婚外情.

A romantic relationship with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend).

Examples :

"The office gossip was that John was having an affaire with his secretary. "

办公室里都在传，约翰和他秘书有外遇。

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外遇对象，情人。

A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

Examples :

"His wife suspected that he had an affaire with a coworker. "

他妻子怀疑他和一位同事有外遇，成了情人关系。

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noun

聚会，盛会。

A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature.

Examples :

"The school's graduation ceremony was a grand affaire, with students dressed in formal attire and proud families watching. "

学校的毕业典礼是一场盛大的聚会，学生们穿着正式的服装，自豪的家人在一旁观看。

group event entertainment culture

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阴部，生殖器

The (male or female) genitals.

Examples :

"During the school play, the student's costume was designed to obscure their affaire. "

在学校的戏剧表演中，学生的服装设计是为了遮掩他们的阴部。

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