encounter
Meaning: To unexpectedly meet someone or experience something; an unexpected meeting
Encounter can be used as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to unexpectedly meet someone or come across a situation or problem. As a noun, it refers to an unexpected meeting or experience. It often implies something notable or significant happened during the meeting.
Examples
- We encountered several problems during the project. 我们在项目期间遇到了几个问题。Encontramos varios problemas durante el proyecto.プロジェクト中にいくつかの問題に遭遇しました。프로젝트 진행 중에 몇 가지 문제에 직면했습니다.
- Her first encounter with the author was at a book signing. 她与这位作家的第一次相遇是在一次签书会上。Su primer encuentro con el autor fue en una firma de libros.彼女がその作家と初めて会ったのはサイン会でした。그녀가 그 작가를 처음 만난 것은 사인회에서였습니다.
- Tourists may encounter delays at the border. 游客可能会在边境遇到延误。Los turistas pueden encontrar retrasos en la frontera.観光客は国境で遅延に遭遇する可能性があります。관광객들은 국경에서 지연을 겪을 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'encontrer' meaning 'to meet, confront', from Late Latin 'incontrare', from 'in-' (in) + 'contra' (against). Originally implied a hostile meeting; the neutral sense of 'to come upon' developed later.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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