clanger

[ˈklæŋə(r)]
  • 释义
  • <英,非正>失言,失礼;

  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    She dropped a clanger when she mentioned the broken window.

    她提到打碎的窗子时说得真不是时候.

    ——期刊摘选
  • 2、

    To err is human, and even the most efficient employee will eventually drop a clanger.

    是人就会犯错误, 即使是最能干的雇员最终也总会干蠢事.

    ——期刊摘选
  • 3、

    He dropped a clanger.

    他弄了个大笑话.

    ——期刊摘选
  • 4、

    I dropped a real clanger when I mentioned the party. He hadn't been invited.

    我无意中失言提起了聚会的事情,而他并没有被邀请.

    ——《简明英汉词典》