recur
/rɪˈkɜː/ · /rɪˈkɝː/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5445 in the learning path
再次发生；反复出现
Definitions
v. to happen again, especially repeatedly or after an interval
再次发生；反复出现
Example
If these headaches recur, please speak to your doctor.
如果这些头痛再次出现，请咨询医生。
Traffic congestion will continue to recur unless cities address the underlying causes of excessive car use.
除非城市解决汽车使用过度的根本原因，否则交通拥堵将继续反复出现。
Collocations
- a recurring problem
- a recurring theme
- symptoms recur
Word family
- recurrence (n.)
- recurrent (adj.)
- recurring (adj.)
Synonyms
- repeat
- reappear
Usage tip
不及物动词；过去式recurred，分词recurring。
FAQ
- What does recur mean?
- to happen again, especially repeatedly or after an interval
- How is recur pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈkɜː/, US /rɪˈkɝː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
