affair

A2 noun

gen /əˈfiə/

Các nghĩa

việc, công việc

Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.

in-plural · often

a difficult affair to manage
vụ, việc

Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.

an affair of honor
trận đánh nhỏ

An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
vật, thứ

A material object (vaguely designated).

He used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car.
chuyện ngoại tình

An adulterous relationship, chiefly of a married person. (from affaire de cœur, affair of the heart).

When Martin's wife found out about his affair with her best friend, she asked for a divorce.
chuyện tình ái bất chính

An otherwise illicit romantic relationship, such as with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend).

Jerry's girlfriend said she wanted to go steady, but she was in an affair with one of his team-mates.
người tình

A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

I was his affair and he was a little boy toy to me... Together it was our little scandal.
buổi tiệc, buổi họp mặt

A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature.