Dictionary entry
regular recurrence
noun
- 1.
recurring at regular intervals
In use
The regular recurrence of these seasonal storms keeps local farmers on alert.
Data analysis revealed a regular recurrence of system errors every Tuesday.
To prevent the regular recurrence of such disputes, a mediation protocol was established.
regular recurrence of [noun]
the regular recurrence of symptoms
症状的定期复发
[verb] regular recurrence
Patients often experience regular recurrence of the infection.
患者常经历感染的定期复发。
Common mistakes
The disease regular recurrence.The disease has regular recurrence.
'regular recurrence' 是名词短语，不能直接用作谓语，需加上动词 'has'。
Regular recurrence of symptoms happen frequently.Regular recurrence of symptoms happens frequently.
主语 'Regular recurrence' 是单数，谓语动词应为 'happens' 而非 'happen'。
Connections
Confusing words
- recurrence
- 复发 · regular recurrence强调有规律的间隔，而recurrence仅指再次发生，不强调规律性。
- repetition
- 重复 · regular recurrence强调周期性，而repetition指单纯的重复，可能无固定间隔。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用作不可数名词，指有规律地反复发生
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