Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation's economy and our individual well-being.
出自-2011年12月閱讀原文
英語六級真題
Similar incidents have occurred before.
出自-2012年6月聽力原文
柯林斯高階英漢雙解學習詞典釋義
N-COUNT
事件;事故
An incident is something that happens, often something that is unpleasant.
例句
These incidents were the latest in a series of disputes between the two nations...這些事件是兩國一系列爭端中最近發(fā)生的幾起。26 people have been killed in a dramatic shooting incident...已有 26 人在一起惡性槍擊事件中被打死。
英漢詞典釋義
n.
騷亂, 事故, 暴力事件，嚴重事件
The demonstration proceeded without incident.游行示威進行時沒有出事。
英英詞典釋義
Noun
1. a single distinct event
2. a public disturbance;
"the police investigated an incident at the bus station"
Adjective
1. falling or striking on something
2. (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence;
"incidental expenses""the road will bring other incidental advantages""extra duties incidental to the job""labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion""confusion incidental to a quick change"