affair 
英 [əˈfɛə]  美 [əˈfɛr] 
n. 事务；事件；风流韵事；私事；东西

例句：
It was a dreadful affair. 

那是一件可怕的事情。

The government has mishandled the whole affair. 

政府对整个事件处理不当。

Michael said that his planned 10-day visit would be a purely private affair. 

迈克尔说，他所计划的10天访问纯属私事。

Breakfast will be a cheerless affair for the Prime Minister this morning. 

今天的早餐会让首相感觉索然无味。