encounter
Произношение: [ɪnˈkaʊntər]
Контекст: «meeting»
(verb) to meet or come across someone or something unexpectedly. It's like when you're walking and suddenly see a friend you didn't expect to see.
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Yesterday, I encountered my teacher at the park, and we had a nice chat.
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I didn't encounter anyone interesting during my trip to the museum.
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Have you ever encountered a famous person by surprise?
Контекст: «meeting»
(noun) an unexpected meeting or experience. This is when you find yourself together with someone in a surprising situation.
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Our encounter at the coffee shop led to a great friendship.
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The encounter I had with the wild animal was very scary and I didn't want to see it again.
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What was your most memorable encounter with someone new?
Контекст: «conflict»
(verb) to face something difficult or challenging. This is when you have to deal with a problem or a tough situation.
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The team encountered several challenges during the project but overcame them successfully.
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They didn't encounter any difficulties while organizing the event.
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What challenges do you think you might encounter in high school?