n.

1. 依靠，依賴；求助[U][（+to）]
   He tackled the knotty problem without recourse to any help.

   他不依靠任何人的幫助而獨立處理這一難題。

2. 求助對象；（賴以得救的）辦法，手段[C]
   His only recourse was to resign.

   他唯一的辦法是辭職。

3. 【律】追索權 [U]

n.

1. a source of help in a difficult situation.
   ▸ (recourse to) use of (someone or something) as a recourse.
2. the legal right to demand compensation or payment.