事故指的是在人们进行各种活动时，由于违反规章、操作错误、设备故障、环境影响或不可抗力等原因造成的意外事件。这些事件往往会给人员安全、财产和环境带来损害和损失。事故的种类繁多，包括但不限于交通事故、工作场所事故、消防安全事故、海上事故等。
1.Accident - 一般指意外事故，比如在日常生活中发生的摔倒、碰撞等。
2.Incident - 可以指小型的事故或突发事件，通常比“Accident”规模小一些，影响和损失也相对较小。
3.Crash - 特指涉及交通工具（尤其是飞行器、汽车）的重大事故。
4.Collision - 通常用于指涉由两个或多个物体（如汽车）相互撞击的事故。
Recently, I have witnessed a traffic accident at the corner of Main Street that left a lasting impression on me. The accident occurred at an intersection where a speeding car failed to yield to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The impact resulted in significant damage to both the vehicle and the poor man's bicycle. The pedestrian, while fortunately alive, was injured and required medical attention.
I was on my way to work when the accident took place. Despite the usual morning rush hour traffic, I managed to pull over safely. Within moments, ambulances and police arrived, effectively managing the scene. Traffic was redirected, and I heard one of the officers talking about how vital it was for drivers to stay alert and respect traffic rules, especially at intersections. The accident serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of one’s negligence and disregard for safety protocols.
最近，在主要街道的转角处，我目睹了一场交通意外，这场事故给我留下了深刻的印象。事故发生在一个人行横道处，一辆超速行驶的车没有礼让正在行走的行人。撞击造成了汽车和行人自行车的严重损害。幸运的是，那位行人虽然受伤，但幸存下来，并需要医疗救助。
我那时正要去上班，事故发生时，我设法安全停车。现场瞬间到达了救护车和警察，有效地控制了现场情况。交通被重新引导，我听到一名警官提到，对于司机来说，保持警觉并在交通路口尊重交通规则是多么重要。这次事故是一个鲜明的提醒，警示我们，由于个人的疏忽和对安全协议的忽视，潜在的后果是多么严重。
❶ 我的车被追尾了。I was rear-ended.
对话 A: I was rear-ended. 我的车被追尾了。
B: Bad luck. 运气不好。
❷ 我差点撞到人了。I almost hit a man.
对话 A: I almost hit a man. 我差点撞到人了。
B: That was close! Be more careful next time. 好险啊！下次再小心点儿。
❸ 路堵了，可能是出了事故。The road is blocked. There might be an accident.
❹ 十字路口发生了一起车祸。There was a car accident at the intersection.
同类表达 I've had a car accident. 我遇上了一起车祸。
对话 A: There was a car accident at the intersection. 十字路口发生了一起车祸。
B: That's really awful! 太可怕了！
❺ 他昨天被一辆公交车撞了。He was hit by a bus yesterday.
❻ 事故中死了好多人。Many people were killed in the accident.
对话 A: Many people were killed in the accident. 事故中死了好多人。
B: How awful! I can't believe the news. 真可怕！我不敢相信这个新闻。
A: Me, neither. 我也是。
❼ 两辆卡车撞到一起了。Two trucks crashed into each other.
对话 A: Two trucks crashed into each other. 两辆卡车撞到一起了。
B: Did you witness it? 你目睹了吗？
A: Yes, I'm scared to death. 是的，我吓死了。
B: I can't imagine that. 简直不敢想象。
❽ 我的一个车胎瘪了。I have got a flat tire.
同类表达 I had a blow-out. 我的车爆胎了。
对话 A: I have got a flat tire. 我的一个车胎瘪了。
B: There is a repair shop over there. They can help you. 那儿有一家维修店。他们能帮你。
❾ 不要这么赶，否则你可能会出事故。Do not rush, or you may have an accident.
对话 A: Do not rush, or you may have an accident. 不要这么赶，否则你可能会出事故。
B: You're a doom-monger. 你是个乌鸦嘴。
❿ 她在事故中把自己的车子撞坏了。She bashed up her car in the accident.
对话 A: Have you heard that? She bashed up her car in the accident. 你听说了吗？她在事故中把自己的车子撞坏了。
B: She is a green hand. 她是个新手。