affair
Meaning: A matter or situation; a romantic relationship outside marriage; business
Affair has several meanings: a matter or situation requiring attention ('current affairs'), a secret romantic relationship ('having an affair'), an event ('a formal affair'), or business activities ('business affairs'). 'Foreign affairs' relates to international relations. 'Affairs' (plural) often means a person's business or personal matters.
Examples
- She's well-informed about current affairs. 她对时事很了解。Ella está bien informada sobre la actualidad.彼女は時事問題に詳しい。그녀는 시사 문제에 정통하다.
- It's not my affair what they do. 他们做什么不关我的事。No es asunto mío lo que ellos hagan.彼らが何をするかは私の知ったことではない。그들이 뭘 하든 내 알 바 아니다.
- The dinner was a glamorous affair. 晚宴是一个豪华的活动。La cena fue un evento glamuroso.夕食会は華やかな行事だった。만찬은 화려한 행사였다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'afaire' meaning 'business' or 'something to do', from 'à' (to) and 'faire' (to do), from Latin 'facere' (to do). Literally means something to be done.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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