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misfortune

/mɪsfɔrtʃən/

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1 · noun

an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

不幸；灾祸

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Despite their misfortune, the family remained hopeful.
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尽管遭遇不幸，这家人仍抱有希望。
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