adversarial

UK //ˌæd.vəˈseə.ri.əl//US //ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'adversarius'（反对者），通过古法语 'adversaire' 进入英语，词尾 '-al' 表示形容词性质。

❶ 形容对抗性或敌对的关系，通常指双方处于对立立场，带有冲突或竞争性质。常见于法律、辩论或竞争场景。

“The legal system is inherently adversarial, with prosecutors and defense attorneys opposing each other.”

（法律体系本质上是对抗性的，检察官和辩护律师相互对立。）

“Their relationship became increasingly adversarial after the business dispute.”

（商业纠纷后，他们的关系变得越来越敌对。）

同义词:antagonistic, hostile, oppositional

adversarial relationship — 指双方存在对立或冲突的关系，常见于法律、商业或政治领域。

“The union and management have developed an adversarial relationship over the years.”

（多年来工会和管理层形成了对抗关系。）

adversarial system — 特指法律体系中控辩双方对抗的审判制度，如英美法系。

“The adversarial system relies on opposing parties to present evidence and arguments.”

（对抗制诉讼依赖对立双方提供证据和论点。）