gaffe
US /ɡæf/
UK /ɡæf/
名词
失态, 失言, 出丑
an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder
示例:
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The politician made a huge gaffe during the live interview.
这位政治家在现场采访中犯了一个巨大的失态。
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It was an unfortunate social gaffe that embarrassed everyone.
那是一个不幸的社交失礼，让所有人都感到尴尬。