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recourse

/rɪˈkɔːrs/
re · course rɪ · ˈkɔːrs
English Definition
n. help in a difficult situation
中文释义
求助，依靠
Significado en Español
recurso
한국어 뜻
의지, 의뢰
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự nhờ cậy, sự dựa vào
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Example Sentence

He had no recourse but to call the police.

他只能求助于警察。

Synonyms
resort resource
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(Return)+course(Run)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “recourse” as used in the sentence: In times of trouble, she had no recourse but to ask her friends for help.

  1. A opportunity
  2. B resource
  3. C enthusiasm
  4. D option
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D — option. “recourse” means n. help in a difficult situation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

With no other ______ left, the stranded hikers called for a rescue.

  1. A comfort
  2. B recourse
  3. C reward
  4. D holiday
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B — recourse. “recourse” means n. help in a difficult situation

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Common questions about “recourse”

What does “recourse” mean?

recourse — n. help in a difficult situation. In Chinese: 求助，依靠.

How do you pronounce “recourse”?

recourse is pronounced /rɪˈkɔːrs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · course.

How do you use “recourse” in a sentence?

He had no recourse but to call the police. (他只能求助于警察。)

What are synonyms for “recourse”?

resort, resource — all close in meaning to recourse (n. help in a difficult situation).

Is “recourse” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. recourse appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “recourse”?

re(Return)+course(Run)

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