unfortunate
/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈfȯrch-nət, -ˈfȯr-chə-/ (ame, mw) · /ʌnˈfɔː.tʃən.ət/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/ (ame, ipa)
unfortunate — 形容詞
- unfortunatepositive
- more unfortunatecomparative
- most unfortunatesuperlative
1. Connected with bad luck — either because a person experiences it, or because an
不幸的
運氣不好或造成負面結果的
Connected with bad luck — either because a person experiences it, or because an event produces harm or difficulty.
Élise was unfortunate to lose her job just before her father fell ill.
Élise 很不幸地在父親病倒前失去了工作。
unfortunate + to-infinitive for a person's bad luck
The team suffered an unfortunate defeat in the final match of the season.
該球隊在賽季決賽中遭逢了一場不幸的敗仗。
It was an unfortunate accident that left the cyclist with a broken wrist.
那是一場不幸的意外，導致那位自行車騎士手腕骨折。
An unfortunate series of events forced the school to cancel the trip.
一連串不幸的事件迫使學校取消了這趟旅行。
Camila felt unfortunate when both her flights were cancelled on the same day.
Camila 在同一天兩班航班都被取消，覺得自己很不幸。
- unlucky
more direct and common in everyday speech; less formal than unfortunate
- ill-fated
more dramatic and literary, often used for doomed plans or journeys
- disastrous
stronger — results in serious harm or destruction, not just bad luck
文法句型
unfortunate + noun
be unfortunate + to-infinitive
be unfortunate + that-clause
用法筆記
Often used before a noun (attributive) to describe events or outcomes: an unfortunate accident, an unfortunate loss. Can also follow a linking verb: She was unfortunate to miss the train.
常見錯誤
2. If a comment or action is described this way, it creates awkwardness or makes pe
不妥的
言行不合時宜以致令人難堪的
If a comment or action is described this way, it creates awkwardness or makes people feel insulted because it does not fit the social situation.
The minister made an unfortunate remark about the cost of living that upset many voters.
部長對生活成本發表了一番不妥的言論，惹惱了許多選民。
make + an unfortunate remark about [topic]
Owen realised his unfortunate joke had offended several people at the dinner table.
Owen 意識到他那個不恰當的笑話得罪了同桌的幾個人。
Choosing that outfit for a solemn ceremony was an unfortunate choice.
在莊嚴的典禮上穿那套服裝，是一個不妥的選擇。
Gabriela's unfortunate comment about the deadline came across as rude to the new manager.
Gabriela 針對截止期限說了不妥的話，在新主管面前顯得很沒禮貌。
It was an unfortunate choice of words that made the apology seem insincere.
那番不妥的措辭讓道歉顯得很不誠懇。
- inappropriate
more direct; focuses on the mismatch with the situation
- regrettable
milder and more diplomatic, often used in formal apologies
- ill-advised
warns against the action; suggests poor judgment
- appropriate
suitable for the situation
- tactful
shows sensitivity to others' feelings
文法句型
unfortunate + noun (remark, comment, choice)
be unfortunate + to-infinitive
find something unfortunate
用法筆記
The adjective describes the remark or behaviour itself, not the speaker's intention — someone may make an unfortunate comment without meaning to offend. Common in formal criticism or apologies.
常見錯誤
unfortunate — 名詞
- unfortunatesingular
- unfortunatesplural
1. A person who has experienced bad luck, especially someone living in difficult co
不幸的人
運氣不好、處境不佳的人
A person who has experienced bad luck, especially someone living in difficult conditions such as poverty or homelessness.
Every winter, the church collects food and coats for the unfortunate in the area.
每年冬天，教會都會為當地不幸的人募集食物和外套。
the unfortunate — collective noun for unlucky people
Adaeze gave her train seat to an unfortunate who had stood for an hour.
Adaeze 在火車上把自己的座位讓給了一位站了一小時的不幸乘客。
After the earthquake, thousands of unfortunates camped in temporary shelters.
地震過後，數千名不幸的災民在臨時避難所裡露營。
The government programme aims to help the unfortunate find stable housing.
政府計畫的目標是幫助不幸的人找到穩定的住所。
Mira brought a warm meal to the unfortunate who lived alone next door.
Mira 帶了一份熱騰騰的飯菜給隔壁獨居的那位不幸鄰居。
- fortunate soul
someone who enjoys good luck
文法句型
the unfortunate (collective)
unfortunates (plural)
an unfortunate
用法筆記
Often used in the plural (the unfortunates) or as a collective group (the unfortunate). Can sound old-fashioned or overly formal in casual conversation; 'people in need' or 'the homeless' are more common alternatives.