recourse /ˈriːˌkoɚs/ Brit /rɪˈkɔːs/ noun /ˈriːˌkoɚs/ Brit /rɪˈkɔːs/
noun
Learner's definition of RECOURSE
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: an opportunity or choice to use or do something in order to deal with a problem or situation（解决问题的）手段，途径；依靠；求助 -
His only recourse [=the only thing he can do] is to file a complaint with the management.他唯一能做的就是向管理层申诉。
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She has no legal recourse against the magazine. [=there is no legal action she can take against the magazine]她没法对那家杂志采取任何法律行动。
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He had no recourse to legal help. [=he was not able to get legal help]他无法获取任何法律援助。
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The dispute was settled without recourse to law.那场争端不是通过法律途径解决的。