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affairs

UK //əˈfeəz//US //əˈferz//

词源

源自中古英语 'affaire',来自古法语 'afaire',意为 '需要做的事情',由 'a-'(表示动作)和 'faire'(做)组成。

noun

❶ 指公共或政治事务,通常涉及国家或组织的管理与运作,强调需要处理或关注的重要事项。

“The minister is responsible for foreign affairs.”

(这位部长负责外交事务。)

“She has a deep understanding of international affairs.”

(她对国际事务有深刻的理解。)

❶ 指个人的私事或情感关系,通常涉及较为敏感或复杂的情况。

“She doesn't like to discuss her personal affairs with others.”

(她不喜欢和别人讨论她的私事。)

“Their affair lasted for several years before ending.”

(他们的恋情持续了几年才结束。)

同义词:matters, business, concerns, relationships, issues

常见短语

state of affairs — 指某种情况或现状,通常用于描述当前的整体形势或状态。

“The current state of affairs in the country is unstable.”

(该国目前的形势不稳定。)

love affair — 指一段浪漫的恋情或关系,可以是短暂的或长期的。

“Their love affair began during a summer vacation.”

(他们的恋情始于一次暑假。)