encounter
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/ɪnˈkaʊntər/
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/ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/
to face or deal with something difficult or unpleasant
I did not expect to encounter such strong opposition to my idea.
我沒想到會遇到對我的想法如此強烈的反對。
to meet or find something new or unexpected
During my research, I was surprised to encounter this rare plant species.
在我的研究過程中,我驚訝地遇到了這種稀有植物物種。
a sudden or unexpected meeting
My first encounter with modern art changed how I see the world.
我與現代藝術的第一次相遇改變了我看待世界的方式。
a sports game or competition
The team prepared carefully for their next encounter with the champions.
球隊為與冠軍的下一次交鋒做了精心準備。
a police shooting of a suspected criminal
The criminal died in a police encounter after refusing to surrender.
這名罪犯在拒絕投降後死於警方的槍戰中。