snafu
noun [ C ] US informal uk/snæfˈuː/ us/snæfˈuː/
混乱局面,乱子
a situation in which nothing has happened as planned
The company isn't wholly to blame for the snafu. 出现这样的混乱局面,不该完全怪这家公司。
A single snafu (= serious mistake) by an airline can leave a lasting impression on travelers. 航空公司只要出一次乱子,就会给旅客留下持久的印象。