recourse
UK/ri'kɒ:s/US
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Definitions
n.
A source of help or a course of action turned to in difficulty
求助，可依赖的手段
Root Breakdown
Native Englishre- (back) + course (running) = a 'running back' to something for help. When you have recourse to the law, you run back to it as your fallback. course is the cursus variant of car.
Root car still carries 96 more wordsUsage Guide
Fixed phrases: have recourse to, without recourse, legal recourse, as a last recourse. Formal register, often legal or financial.
Example Sentences
- 1.
They had no recourse but to sue the company.
- 2.
Victims can seek legal recourse.
- 3.
As a last recourse, we asked the bank for a loan.