此起彼伏
cǐ​qǐ​bǐ​fú HSK7

recur

  • created sense approved 此起彼伏 · cǐ​qǐ​bǐ​fú · recur

    此起彼伏

    cǐ​qǐ​bǐ​fú

    recur

    to occur repeatedly or break out one after another, especially regarding social phenomena, protests, or conflicts

    那段时期，各地的罢工运动此起彼伏。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 此起彼伏 · cǐ​qǐ​bǐ​fú · undulate

    此起彼伏

    cǐ​qǐ​bǐ​fú

    undulate

    to rise and fall in succession, typically describing sounds, waves, or physical terrain

    音乐厅里，热烈的掌声此起彼伏。

    idiom

    created sense