mishap
n
(a) [C] unlucky accident(usu not serious) 不幸事故(通常不严重)
arrive home after many mishaps 历经种种不幸後回到家中
We had a slight mishap with the car, eg a puncture. 我们的汽车出了点小事儿(如轮胎扎破).
(b) [U] bad luck 坏运气; 不幸
Our journey ended without (further) mishap. 我们的旅程(後来)一路平安.
Yes, and we must stop people walking on this floor until it's firm. It may be necessary to put up a notice saying Keep off. Another thing, we' ll have to drill a hole in the wall for the electric wires.