faux pas
复数形式
faux pas
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失礼
an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation
- He committed a faux pas by forgetting to introduce his guests at the party.
他在派对上忘记介绍客人，犯了一个faux pas。
- Wearing white to someone else's wedding is considered a faux pas in many cultures.
在别人的婚礼上穿白色在许多文化中被认为是faux pas。
- Her faux pas at the business meeting was highlighted by her inappropriate comments.
她在商务会议上的失态因不恰当的评论而凸显。
- The diplomatic faux pas during the international summit was widely covered in the media.
国际峰会期间的外交失态被媒体广泛报道。
- Realizing his faux pas, he quickly apologized and tried to make amends.
意识到自己的faux pas后，他迅速道歉并试图弥补。