Recourse

(n.)

(U.)

1. possible source of help, e.g. in an emergency

求助的对象（如情况紧急时）

e.g. They managed without recourse to (i.e. without seeking) outside help.

他们不寻求外援也能应付过去。

e.g. Your only recourse is legal action.

你只有靠诉讼了。

2. (idm. 习语) have recourse to sb/sth (fml 文)

turn to sb/sth for help; get help from sb/sth

求助于某人/某事物；获得来自某人/某事物的帮助

e.g. I hope the doctors won't have recourse to surgery.

我希望医生可别非动手术不可。