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averse

🇬🇧 UK/ә'vә:s/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Strongly opposed or unwilling (usually followed by 'to')

反对的,不愿意的(通常接 to)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
adown, away, reversal
+
versturn
+
esuffix
=averse

Common Collocations

  • 1.averse to反对

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She was averse to public speaking and preferred working behind the scenes.

  • 2.

    Many people are averse to change, even when it benefits them.

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