adversity
/ədˈvɜːsəti/ · /ədˈvɝːsəti/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6643 in the learning path
逆境；困境
Definitions
n. A difficult or unfortunate situation that causes hardship.
逆境；困境
Example
Her friends stood beside her throughout years of adversity.
在多年逆境中，她的朋友一直陪伴在她身边。
Strong community networks can help families cope with adversity during periods of economic uncertainty.
在经济前景不明朗的时期，牢固的社区关系网络能帮助家庭应对困境。
Collocations
- face adversity
- overcome adversity
- in the face of adversity
Word family
- adverse (adj.)
- adversely (adv.)
Synonyms
- hardship
- misfortune
Antonyms
- prosperity
Usage tip
通常为不可数名词，常与face、overcome搭配。
FAQ
- What does adversity mean?
- A difficult or unfortunate situation that causes hardship.
- How is adversity pronounced?
- UK /ədˈvɜːsəti/, US /ədˈvɝːsəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
