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encounter
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
encounters; encountered; encountering
encounters; encountered; encountering
Learner's definition of ENCOUNTER
[+ object]
1
: to have or experience (problems, difficulties, etc.)遭遇，遇到（问题或困难等）
- We encountered problems early in the project.在这个项目运行初期，我们遇到了一些困难。
- The pilot told us that we might encounter turbulence during the flight.飞行员告诉我们，在飞行中可能会遭遇不稳定气流。
- Her suggestion has encountered a lot of opposition.她的建议遭到很多反对。
2
formal : to meet (someone) without expecting or intending to偶然碰到；意外遇见；与…邂逅
- I encountered [=ran into] an old friend on a recent business trip.最近一次出差时，我意外遇到了一个老朋友。
2 encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ noun
plural encounters
2 encounter
/ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/
noun
plural encounters
Learner's definition of ENCOUNTER
[count]
1
a : a meeting that is not planned or expected（意外的）相遇
- an accidental encounter偶然的相遇
- a chance encounter with a famous writer与一位著名作家的不期而遇
b : a usually brief experience with another person与某人的邂逅
- a brief/painful encounter短暂的邂逅；令人痛苦的相遇
- He's accused of having had sexual encounters with several young women.他被指控与几个年轻女子有过性接触。
- They had a romantic encounter [=a brief romantic relationship] several years ago.几年前，他们曾有过一段短暂的恋情。
c : a violent or very unfriendly meeting冲突
- Two protesters were arrested during an encounter [=clash] with police.在与警方的冲突中，两名示威者被逮捕。
- There was a violent encounter between fans of the opposing teams.比赛双方球队的球迷之间发生了暴力冲突。
2
: an occasion when you deal with or experience something接触；经历
- It was her first encounter with cigarettes.这是她第一次接触香烟。
◊ To have a close encounter with something is to come very close to being hurt or damaged by it.险些受到伤害（或损坏）
- The island has had several close encounters with major hurricanes in recent years.这个岛近年来多次险些遭到强飓风的破坏。
en·coun·ter in-ˈkau̇n-tər 
en-
encountered; encountering in-ˈkau̇n-t(ə-)riŋ
en-
: to meet especially by chance
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb We encountered problems early in the project. The pilot told us that we might encounter turbulence during the flight. Her suggestion has encountered a lot of opposition. Noun a chance encounter with a famous writer The tour boat had a close encounter with a breeching humpback whale. There was a violent encounter between fans of the opposing teams. It was her first encounter with cigarettes. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Karl Rove, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 That means there is a bigger chance people will encounter someone who is infected, Althoff said. Meredith Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 The delays are the latest that commuters will encounter on a transit system missing more than half of its fleet amid stagnant ridership growth. Teo Armus, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 If someone does encounter a bear, Hatcher's agency offers guidance: First, stay calm. Jeff Truesdell, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The two venomous snake species found in Connecticut (timber rattlesnake and eastern copperhead) are not widely distributed, and most people are unlikely to encounter a venomous snake around their home. Hartford Courant, 30 July 2022 Those that do come will be treated to landscapes that feel utterly timeless and will be unlikely to encounter other people on their adventures, either. Joe Minihane, CNN, 14 July 2022 The White House has since confirmed the meeting with MBS, saying that Biden will encounter the crown prince as part of a bilateral meeting with Saudi King Salman and the country’s broader leadership team. Cleve R. Wootson Jr. And Tyler Pager, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2022 The three-toed box turtle is one of the most common turtles motorists will encounter in The Natural State. Arkansas Online, 20 June 2022 Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 But today, for kids like us -- the ones whose lives can truly be changed by an unexpected encounter with books -- connecting with that magic is getting unnecessarily harder. Issac Bailey, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 After the encounter, Jarr complained of chest pains and was taken to a hospital but declined treatment, Moore said. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 After the initial encounter, both men continued driving toward Mattapan. Andrew Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022 In Thompson’s eighth novel, a young college dropout is working for a landscaper in Northern California and struggling to find purpose until her world is expanded by a chance encounter with a celebrated poet. New York Times, 22 July 2022 Scientists said the juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore at Sharp Park Beach in Pacifica over the weekend was likely killed by a deadly encounter with killer whales, officials said Monday. Jordan Parker, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 July 2022 Jax was clearly shocked by the encounter, as was fellow RHOBH cast member Crystal Kung-Minkoff, who attempted to diffuse the situation by walking Jax away from the women and back to his mother outside. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 In terms of the impact on those in need, Beleske continues to be empowered by a produce distribution encounter. John Benson, cleveland, 22 June 2022 See More
Verb
Democrats can keep spinning fantasies, but the problem is that voters will still encounter reality every day. Karl Rove, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 That means there is a bigger chance people will encounter someone who is infected, Althoff said. Meredith Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 The delays are the latest that commuters will encounter on a transit system missing more than half of its fleet amid stagnant ridership growth. Teo Armus, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 If someone does encounter a bear, Hatcher's agency offers guidance: First, stay calm. Jeff Truesdell, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The two venomous snake species found in Connecticut (timber rattlesnake and eastern copperhead) are not widely distributed, and most people are unlikely to encounter a venomous snake around their home. Hartford Courant, 30 July 2022 Those that do come will be treated to landscapes that feel utterly timeless and will be unlikely to encounter other people on their adventures, either. Joe Minihane, CNN, 14 July 2022 The White House has since confirmed the meeting with MBS, saying that Biden will encounter the crown prince as part of a bilateral meeting with Saudi King Salman and the country’s broader leadership team. Cleve R. Wootson Jr. And Tyler Pager, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2022 The three-toed box turtle is one of the most common turtles motorists will encounter in The Natural State. Arkansas Online, 20 June 2022 Noun
Osbourne decided to stop taking acid after an encounter with a horse in England. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 But today, for kids like us -- the ones whose lives can truly be changed by an unexpected encounter with books -- connecting with that magic is getting unnecessarily harder. Issac Bailey, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 After the encounter, Jarr complained of chest pains and was taken to a hospital but declined treatment, Moore said. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 After the initial encounter, both men continued driving toward Mattapan. Andrew Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022 In Thompson’s eighth novel, a young college dropout is working for a landscaper in Northern California and struggling to find purpose until her world is expanded by a chance encounter with a celebrated poet. New York Times, 22 July 2022 Scientists said the juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore at Sharp Park Beach in Pacifica over the weekend was likely killed by a deadly encounter with killer whales, officials said Monday. Jordan Parker, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 July 2022 Jax was clearly shocked by the encounter, as was fellow RHOBH cast member Crystal Kung-Minkoff, who attempted to diffuse the situation by walking Jax away from the women and back to his mother outside. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 In terms of the impact on those in need, Beleske continues to be empowered by a produce distribution encounter. John Benson, cleveland, 22 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English encountren, from Anglo-French encuntrer, from Medieval Latin incontrare, from Late Latin incontra toward, from Latin in- + contra against — more at counter
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of encounter was in the 14th century Phrases Containing encounter
noun
verb
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