misadventure
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/ˌmɪsədˈventʃər/
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/ˌmɪsədˈventʃə(r)/
An unfortunate event or accident that leads to someone's death, but not because of a crime.
The coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure after the tragic boating accident.
验尸官在悲剧性的划船事故后记录了一个意外死亡的裁决。
A situation where things do not go well, often due to bad luck or mistakes.
His series of misadventures made him the laughing stock of the office.
他的一系列不幸使他成为了办公室的笑柄。