encounter
UK/in'kauntә/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
v.
To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly; to confront face to face.
遇见，邂逅；遭遇
n.
An unexpected or unplanned meeting; a hostile confrontation or clash.
相遇，邂逅；遭遇，冲突
Root Breakdown
Native Englishento put into, to cause
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counterother
=encounter
Example Sentences
- 1.
She had an unexpected encounter with an old friend at the airport.
- 2.
The explorer encountered many challenges during the expedition.