infelicity
noun [ C usually plural ] formal uk/ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ə.ti/ us/ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ə.t̬i/
不合适，不恰当
the fact that something is not suitable or correct in a situation
His article was full of mistakes and verbal infelicities (= unsuitable expressions). 他的文章充满了错误和不恰当的措辞。
There are minor infelicities and inconsistencies in the book. 书中有一些微小的不妥和不一致之处。
See: infelicitous
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- We have corrected errors, shifted misplaced emphases, and rooted out infelicities in editing the essays.
- True, there are occasional infelicities, but it makes an entertaining and at times provocative piece of fiction.
- He pointed out the film's historical infelicities.