Collateral Damage

中文含义：意外事故造成的附带损害或伤害

英语词性：noun

美式音标：kəˈlætərəl ˈdæmɪdʒ

同义词：unintended consequences, secondary damage, unintended collateral consequences

易混淆单词：direct damage, primary damage

双语例句：

  • Many civilians were killed in the war, which resulted in a lot of collateral damage.
  • Although the company did not intend to hurt anyone, the new policy caused collateral damage to smaller businesses.