resort to

詞頻
難度
verb
R

To use a certain way of doing something, especially when it's not the best choice and you have no other options.

When the power went out, they had to resort to using candles for light.

停電的時候,他們不得不靠蠟燭來照明。

R

To depend on a certain method or way, especially when it's extreme or not a good choice.

Out of options, they resorted to asking strangers for help.

走投無路之下,他們只好向陌生人求助。

translation

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詞形變化

3rd Present resorts to
Progressive resorting to
Past resorted to