事故 — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
事故 is used for these senses in English:
- accident An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
- accident (transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes)
- incident (countable, uncountable) An event or occurrence.
- incident An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.
accident — full definition
- noun An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
- noun A crash involving a vehicle or other form of transport.
incident — full definition
- noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
- adjective Naturally connected to or arising from something else.