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Mishap, disaster and distress 三词比较

"What’s the difference between mishap, disaster and distress? "

David

Mishap, disaster and distress.

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What do you think these three words have in common?

They all contain a somewhat negative meaning, something that is not good or pleasant.

However, they are used to describe different situations. If you don't fully understand the implied meaning, you could make a mistake.

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