Recourse



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 求助, 依靠
• ［英］ n. 求助, 依靠 ( the use of someone or something as a means of help)
• ［例］ have recourse to the law ( 求助于法律)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English recours, from Anglo-French recurs, from Late Latin recursus, from Latin, act of running back, from recurrere to run back — more at recur
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. a turning to someone or something for help or protection <settled the matter without recourse to law>
  • b. a source of help or strength ; resort <had no recourse left>
• 2. the right to demand payment from the maker or endorser of a negotiable instrument (as a check)

---