| 单词 | accident |
| 释义 | accidentaccident /ˈæksədənt, -ˌdɛnt/ ●●● S2 W2 noun [countable] 1by accident in a way that is not planned or intended SYN accidentally OPP on purpose, deliberately: The fire started by accident. The pilot, whether by accident or design, made the plane do a sharp turn (=whether it was planned or not planned).2an event in which a car, train, plane, etc. is damaged and often someone is hurt: in an accident He was injured in a car accident. Teenagers are more likely to have accidents than other drivers. The accident occurred at about 1:45 a.m. There has been a serious accident on Interstate 5. Police were at the scene of the accident within minutes.THESAURUScrash – an accident in which a vehicle hits something and is damaged or destroyed: Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the plane crash.collision – an accident in which two or more cars, trains, etc. hit each other: I stepped on the brakes to avoid a collision with the truck.wreck – an accident in which a car or train is badly damaged: Ten people were injured in the train wreck.pile-up informal – an accident that involves many cars or trucks: The highway was closed all morning because of a pile-up involving ten cars.disaster – a very serious accident that causes a lot of harm or suffering: Over 500 people died, in one of the worst air disasters of all time.3a situation in which someone is injured or something is damaged without anyone intending the injury or damage to happen: Ken had an accident at work and had to go to the hospital.in an accident Two men were injured in a hunting accident. I’m really sorry about breaking your camera – it was an accident (=I did not intend to do it).4something that happens without anyone planning or intending it: My third baby was an accident. It’s no accident that the top management positions are still held by men.an accident of birth/geography/history etc. (=an event or situation that happens without anyone planning it) By an accident of history, Fort Dearborn became an important trading post.5an accident waiting to happen used about a person, thing, or situation that is likely to cause an accident because no one is trying to prevent it: The old machinery is an accident waiting to happen.6have an accident spoken used to say that a child urinates in his or her clothes7accidents happen spoken used as an excuse for something bad that has happened: It’s too bad about the scratch on the car, but accidents happen. [Origin: 1300–1400 French, Latin accidens additional quality, chance, from accidere to happen, from ad- to + cadere to fall]COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 2 & 3adjectives/nouns + accidenta car/auto accident (also an automobile accident formal) Most car accidents occur close to home.a road/traffic accident Several people were injured in the traffic accident.a bad/serious accident She was in a serious car accident five years ago.a major accident The roads were closed around noon due to a major traffic accident.a minor accident (=an accident that is not serious) The ice and poor visibility caused several minor accidents.a terrible/horrible accident Drunk drivers have been responsible for some terrible accidents.a tragic accident Her son was killed in a tragic accident when he was only 21.a fatal accident (=an accident in which someone is killed) Police are at the scene of a fatal accident involving a bus and a motorcyclist.a hunting/horseback riding/skiing accident She broke her leg in a skiing accident.a freak accident (=an unusual accident) She was injured in a freak accident when a wall suddenly collapsed.a train accident Dozens of people were injured in the train accident.a hit-and-run accident (=when someone is hit by a driver who does not stop) A woman is fighting for her life after a hit-and-run accident.verbshave an accident (also be involved in an accident formal) He had an accident while driving to work.prevent an accident Could the accident have been prevented?cause an accident The accident was caused by a reckless driver.an accident happens (also an accident occurs formal) No one saw the accident happen.accident + nounsan accident victim The accident victims were taken to the hospital in an ambulance.accident rates/statistics There is a relation between accident rates and the numbers of drivers on the road.an accident investigation/inquiry Accident investigations often take months. |
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