occur
/əˈkɜː/ · /əˈkɝː/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2938 in the learning path
发生
Definitions
v. Happen, especially at a particular time or place.
发生
v. Exist or be found in a particular place or situation.
存在；出现
v. Come into someone's mind as an idea or thought.
被想到；浮现于脑海
Example
Power cuts often occur here during heavy winter storms.
冬季强风暴来袭时，这里经常停电。
Traffic accidents are more likely to occur when drivers are tired or distracted by mobile phones.
驾驶员疲劳或因手机分心时，交通事故更容易发生。
Collocations
- occur naturally
- occur frequently
- occur to someone
Word family
- occurrence (n.)
Synonyms
- happen
- take place
Usage tip
不用于被动语态；过去式occurred，分词occurring。
FAQ
- What does occur mean?
- Happen, especially at a particular time or place. Exist or be found in a particular place or situation. Come into someone's mind as an idea or thought.
- How is occur pronounced?
- UK /əˈkɜː/, US /əˈkɝː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
