encounter (B1)
カタカナ: エンカウンター
IPA: /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
Definition
To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly. It is also used to describe facing a difficulty, problem, or challenge.
意味: 人や物に（特に予期せず）出会うこと。また、困難や問題、課題に直面するという意味でも使われます。
Examples / 例文
I didn't expect to encounter any problems during the exam. — 試験中に何らかの問題に直面するとは思っていませんでした。
She had a brief encounter with her old friend at the supermarket. — 彼女はスーパーで旧友と短い出会い（再会）をした。
The explorers were surprised to encounter a hidden waterfall. — 探検家たちは隠れた滝に出会って驚いた。
Encounter の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Encounter:
How to Use Encounter
- encounter with (prepositional phrase)
- To meet or come into contact with someone or something. — "The hikers had a close encounter with a wolf."
- encounter someone/something (verb)
- To meet or come across someone or something. — "We might encounter delays due to the weather."
See "Encounter" in the English dictionary
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