encounters

Noun, Verb

An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.; Verb: Unexpectedly be faced with or experience (something hostile or difficult).

ریشه

Late Middle English from Old French 'encontrer' (verb), 'encontre' (noun), based on Latin 'in-' (in the direction of) + 'contra' (against).

مثال

• She had a frightening encounter with a stranger.
• I encountered my old friend in the street.
• The army is trained to encounter all types of threat.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Chance encounter Brief encounter Close encounter Violent encounter Unexpected encounter