adverse

pronunciation

UK [ˈædvɜːs]word uk audio image

US [ədˈvɜːrs] word us audio image

  • adj.
    不利的
    有害的
    逆的
    相反的

Word Origin

adverse 不利的

前缀ad-, 去,往。词根verse, 转。转走的,对着干的。

Antonym

adj.

favorable

Example

1. Even seemingly adverse events can lead to something great .
即便看起来不利的事件也能导致一些好处。
2. There are two potential adverse consequences of this squeeze .
这种压力可能会产生两种相反的后果。
3. And no adverse side-effects were observed .
并且没有发现任何有害的副作用。
4. Shocks on the supply side , in particular adverse weather events , have also contributed .
粮食供应方面受到的冲击尤其是恶劣的天气事件也起到了一定作用。
5. Adverse demography will hurt european public finances .
不利的人口统计将会伤及欧洲的公共财政。

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