arise repeatedly; occur in succession
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to arise repeatedly; to occur one after another; to surge
formalOften used to describe successive occurrences of exciting events, incidents, or waves of activity, especially where each new occurrence adds to the intensity or excitement. Common in written and journalistic contexts.
Bǐ比
sài赛
gāo高
cháo潮
dié迭
qǐ起
，
guān观
zhòng众
men们
qíng情
xù绪
jī激
áng昂
。
The climaxes of the match arose one after another, thrilling the audience.
Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
qíng情
jié节
dié迭
qǐ起
，
ràng让
rén人
shǒu手
bù不
shì释
juàn卷
。
The plot of this novel unfolds with successive twists, making it impossible to put down.
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Jìn近
jǐ几
gè个
yuè月
，
gāi该
dì地
qū区
de的
kàng抗
yì议
huó活
dòng动
dié迭
qǐ起
。
Protest activities have occurred repeatedly in this region over recent months.
Yīn音
yuè乐
huì会
shàng上
zhǎng掌
shēng声
dié迭
qǐ起
，
jīng经
jiǔ久
bù不
xī息
。
Applause erupted repeatedly during the concert, lasting for a long time.