/ˈɪnsɪdənt ||; ˈɪnsədənt/noun [C] (formal 正式) something that happens (especially sth unusual or unpleasant) 事件（尤指奇特的或不愉快的）: There were a number of incidents after the football match. 足球赛结束以后，发生了多起不愉快事件。a diplomatic incident (= a dangerous or unpleasant situation between countries) 外交事件