bout

1. N-COUNT If you have a bout of an illness or of an unpleasant feeling, you have it for a short period. (疾病或不愉快情绪) 发作

He was recovering from a severe bout of flu. 他当时正从一次严重的流感中康复。

2. N-COUNT A bout of something that is unpleasant is a short time during which it occurs a great deal. 爆发

The latest bout of violence has claimed twenty four lives. 最近的一次暴力事件造成了24人死亡。

3. N-COUNT A bout is a boxing or wrestling match. 拳击 (或摔跤) 比赛

This will be his eighth title bout in 19 months. 这将是他19个月中的第八次比赛夺冠。