occurrence
/əˈkʌrəns/ · /əˈkɝːəns/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6237 in the learning path
发生的事；事件
Definitions
n. something that happens, especially something noticeable
发生的事；事件
n. the fact of something happening or being present
发生；出现
Example
Power cuts are a rare occurrence in our village.
我们村很少停电。
Improved drainage systems can reduce the occurrence of flooding in densely populated urban areas.
改进排水系统可以减少人口稠密城区的洪涝发生。
Collocations
- a common occurrence
- a rare occurrence
- a frequent occurrence
- the occurrence of disease
Word family
- occur (v.)
Synonyms
- event
- incident
Usage tip
事件义可数；发生义不可数；注意双写rr。
FAQ
- What does occurrence mean?
- something that happens, especially something noticeable the fact of something happening or being present
- How is occurrence pronounced?
- UK /əˈkʌrəns/, US /əˈkɝːəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
