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adversity

🇬🇧 UK/əd'vɜːsɪtɪ/🇺🇸 US/әd'vә:sәti/
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Definitions

n.

A difficult or unfortunate situation; a condition of hardship, misfortune, or calamity.

逆境,困境;不幸,灾难

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
adto, toward, near
+
versturn
+
iconnector
+
tystate, quality, condition
=adversity

Common Collocations

  • 1.overcome adversity克服困难

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She faced many adversities in her life but never gave up hope.

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