recurrence
UK/ri'kʌrәns/US
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Definitions
n.
The fact of happening again, especially of something unwanted
再次发生，复发
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (again) + curr (run) + -ence (noun) = 'a running again,' a happening-again. The noun of recur; common in medical contexts (recurrence of cancer).
Root car still carries 96 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.risk of recurrence复发风险
- 2.prevent recurrence预防复发
- 3.recurrence of symptoms症状复发
- 4.recurrence rate复发率
Example Sentences
- 1.
Regular checkups reduce the risk of recurrence.
- 2.
They took steps to prevent the recurrence of such errors.