| 单词 | resort |
| 释义 | resort (once / 216 pages) 1vn 2nv The noun resort means "turning to something or someone else for assistance." You tried everything to figure out your math homework on your own, so asking your dad for help was your last resort. Resort, pronounced "re-ZORT," is also a verb that means "to adopt a course of action to improve your situation." It's when you use that last resort: if you can't convince your mom to let you go rock-climbing, you will resort to begging. Resort also means a fancy hotel, usually in a very scenic location, or a place you go often — when your friends didn't know where you were, they checked your resorts: the gym and the park. WORD FAMILYresort: resorted, resorting, resorts USAGE EXAMPLESCertain airports resorted to manual processing while the CBP’s system was being fixed. Time(Jan 03, 2017) Karen objects to fruit juice in grade-school lunches; however, like most of us, she resorts to sugary bribes when necessary. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) Loud, inappropriate and unruly behavior is not tolerated in our luxury resorts.” Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) 1 1v have recourse to The government resorted to rationing meat Syn|Hyper fall back, recur apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose 2n act of turning to for assistance an appeal to his uncle was his last resort Syn|Hyper recourse, refuge aid, assist, assistance, help the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 3n something or someone turned to for assistance or security 2Syn|Hypo|Hyper recourse, refuge shadow refuge from danger or observation resource a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed 1n a hotel located in a resort area Syn|Hypo|Hyper holiday resort, resort hotel dude ranch a holiday resort offering ranch activities (riding and camping) honeymoon resorta resort that caters to newlyweds ski resorta resort with lodging and facilities for skiing hotel a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services 2n a frequently visited place Syn|Hypo|Hyper hangout, haunt, repair, stamping ground gathering place a favorite haunt where people gather area, country a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) 3v move, travel, or proceed toward some place Syn|Hyper repair go, locomote, move, travel change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically |
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