a‧rise S3 W2 / əraɪz / 动词 ( past tense arose / ərəʊz $ əroʊz / , past participle arisen / ərɪz ə n / ) [不及物动词]

1 if a problem or difficult situation arises, it begins to happen :

A crisis has arisen in the Foreign Office.

More problems like those at the nuclear power plant are certain to arise.

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In everyday English, people usually say that a problem or difficult situation comes up rather than arises :

The same problems come up every time.

2 if something arises from or out of a situation, event etc, it is caused or started by that situation etc :

Several important legal questions arose in the contract negotiations.

arise from/out of

Can we begin by discussing matters arising from the last meeting?

3 when/if the need arises also should the need arise formal when or if it is necessary :

Should the need arise for extra staff, we will contact you.

4 literary to get out of bed, or stand up

5 literary if a group of people arise, they fight for or demand something they want

6 literary if something arises when you are moving towards it, you are gradually able to see it as you move closer

THESAURUS

happen used especially when talking about events that have not been planned : When did the accident happen? | Something terrible has happened!

take place to happen – used especially when talking about events that have been planned or that have already happened : The conference will take place on the 16th of June. | The competition took place on Saturday 30th June.

occur formal to happen – used especially when talking about events that have not been planned : The incident occurred outside the police station at around 9 pm.

there is/there are used when saying that a particular event happens : There was an earthquake about a week ago. | There are strikes almost every year.

come up to happen – used about problems, questions, or opportunities : There aren’t any jobs at the moment, but we’ll let you know if something comes up . | This question often comes up when I’m talking to students.

arise formal to happen unexpectedly – used about problems, arguments, or difficult situations : A dispute arose about who should receive the money. | It is best to deal with the problem as soon as it arises.

crop up to happen – used about problems or difficult situations, especially ones that are less serious, and can quickly be dealt with : The banks will contact their customers if a problem crops up.

strike to happen suddenly and unexpectedly – used about very bad events : The hurricane struck at around 1 am. | Disaster struck, and he lost all movement in his legs.

turn out to happen in a particular way : Luckily, everything turned out well. | How did it all turn out?