adversity
UK/əd'vɜːsɪtɪ/US/әd'vә:sәti/
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Definitions
n.
A difficult or unfortunate situation; hardship.
逆境，困境；不幸。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedad- (against) + vers (turned) + -ity (state) = the state of things turned against you. Adversity is when fortune itself has turned hostile — hard times, setbacks, trouble. To 'face adversity' is to stand before circumstances that have swung against you.
Root vers still carries 91 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.overcome adversity克服逆境
- 2.face adversity面对逆境
- 3.in the face of adversity在逆境面前
- 4.rise above adversity战胜逆境
Example Sentences
- 1.
She showed great courage in the face of adversity.
- 2.
Hardship and adversity shaped his character.
- 3.
The team overcame adversity to win the title.
Synonym Comparison
- adversity — sustained hardship, often inspiring resilience
- hardship — difficult conditions, esp. material lack
- misfortune — bad luck, a specific unlucky event
- affliction — suffering, often physical or emotional pain
- setback — a single reversal of progress