encounter
/ɪnˈkaʊntə/ · /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3859 in the learning path
遇到；遭遇
Definitions
v. meet someone or experience something, especially unexpectedly
遇到；遭遇
n. an unexpected meeting or experience involving someone or something
偶遇；相遇
Example
We encountered a curious fox on our evening walk.
我们傍晚散步时遇到了一只好奇的狐狸。
Students studying abroad may encounter cultural differences that challenge their assumptions about communication and social behaviour.
留学生可能遇到文化差异，从而反思自己对沟通和社会行为的原有看法。
Collocations
- encounter difficulties
- encounter resistance
- a chance encounter
- an encounter with
Synonyms
- meet
- come across
Usage tip
动词直接接宾语；名词常用an encounter with。
FAQ
- What does encounter mean?
- meet someone or experience something, especially unexpectedly an unexpected meeting or experience involving someone or something
- How is encounter pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈkaʊntə/, US /ɪnˈkaʊntər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
