incident

• 描述某事可能作为更重大事件的结果或与之相关而发生；在物理学中也用于描述照射到表面的光或能量。

An adjective describing something that is likely to happen as a result of or in connection with something more important; also used in physics to describe light or energy striking a surface.

1. Tending to occurC1formal

   Likely to happen or occur as a result of something else.

   伴随发生的

   • These risks are incident to the nature of the job.
   • The problems incident to rapid urbanization are well documented.
   • Diseases incident to poverty require systemic solutions.

   同义词attendantconcomitantconsequentresultant

• 名词，指发生的事件或事故，尤指不寻常、引人注目或可能引发问题的意外事件。

A noun referring to an event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual, noteworthy, or potentially problematic.

1. B1formal

   An event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual, important, or noteworthy.

   事件

   • The police are investigating the incident that happened last night.
   • She reported the incident to her supervisor immediately.
   • There was a minor incident at the school involving a broken window.

   同义词affaircircumstanceepisodeeventeventualityhappeningoccurrencephenomenon

2. A conflict or disturbanceB2formal

   A violent or disruptive event, such as a fight, accident, or protest.

   事件

   • The border incident escalated into a diplomatic crisis.
   • Security guards quickly contained the incident in the stadium.
   • Witnesses described the incident as a heated argument that turned physical.

   同义词altercationclashcommotionconfrontationdisruptiondisturbancefracasoutbreaksceneskirmishtroubleupheaval

3. A single event in a seriesB1formal

   A distinct event that is part of a larger sequence or story.

   事件

   • The novel begins with a mysterious incident in a small village.
   • Each incident in the documentary highlights a different aspect of the war.
   • The incident marked a turning point in the investigation.

   同义词episodeeventhappeningoccasionoccurrence