clanger

英[ˈklæŋə(r)]

美[ˈklæŋɚ]

基本释义

Mentioning her ex-husband was a bit of a clanger.

提及她的前夫是有点令人难堪的失言。

牛津词典

He was always dropping clangers (= making embarrassing mistakes or remarks) .

他总是出岔子，令人十分尴尬。

牛津词典

She dropped a clanger when she mentioned the broken window.

她提到打碎的窗子时说得真不是时候.

期刊摘选

To err is human, and even the most efficient employee will eventually drop a clanger.

是人就会犯错误, 即使是最能干的雇员最终也总会干蠢事.

期刊摘选

He dropped a clanger.

他弄了个大笑话.

期刊摘选

I dropped a real clanger when I mentioned the party. He hadn't been invited.

我无意中失言提起了聚会的事情,而他并没有被邀请.

《简明英汉词典》

Noun

1. a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate;
"he dropped a clanger"