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adversity

UK //ədˈvɜːsəti//US //ədˈvɜːrsəti//

词源

源自拉丁语 'adversitas',意为'反对'或'不幸',由 'adversus'(反对)派生而来。

noun

❶ 指困难或不幸的处境,常用来描述人们面对挑战或逆境时的状态。

“She overcame great adversity to become successful.”

(她克服了巨大的逆境才取得成功。)

“Facing adversity can make people stronger.”

(面对逆境可以让人变得更坚强。)

同义词:hardship, misfortune, difficulty

常见短语

in the face of adversity — 表示在面对困难或挑战时的状态,强调勇气或坚韧。

“He remained calm in the face of adversity.”

(他在逆境面前保持冷静。)