1. We experienced a small contretemps when our car broke down on the way to the airport.
我们在去机场的路上遇到了一点小的不幸，车子抛锚了。

2. The dinner party was going smoothly until a contretemps occurred between two guests.
晚宴进行得很顺利，直到两位客人之间发生了一场不幸事件。