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Resort to Meaning in English

expression

ɹiˈsɔɹt/, /ɹiˈzɔɹt/, /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
ri-ZORT tu, ri-ZORT tuh, ri-ZORT tih
ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ /tˈuː
ri-ZAWT too

释义

To use something, especially something bad or extreme, because no other choices are available or because it's seen as a last option.

用法与细微差别

Used for actions taken as a last choice, often something undesirable or extreme. Follows 'to'; the thing used comes after: 'resort to violence', 'resort to cheating'. More formal than everyday speech.

例句

We should not resort to violence to solve problems.

basic

If you cannot find a solution, do not resort to cheating.

basic

Sometimes, people resort to lies to protect themselves.

basic

He didn’t want to resort to asking his parents for money, but he had no other choice.

natural

After trying everything, we finally had to resort to calling customer support.

natural

I hope we never have to resort to such drastic measures again.

natural