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
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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》