| 释义 |
ren·con·tre
\renˈkäntə(r)\ noun
or ren·coun·ter \-kau̇n-\
(-s)
Etymology: rencounter from Middle French rencontre chance or hostile meeting, from rencontrer to rencounter; rencontre from French, from Middle French
1. : a hostile meeting between forces or individuals : combat, action, duel
2. : a personal contest (as in debate or repartee)
< a lively rencontre of two famous wits >
3. : a casual meeting with a person or thing
< a lucky rencontre with a friend >
4. archaic : a sudden meeting or collision of two bodies |